Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 82/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,433,337).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2433337
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5100 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 205g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 2 points higher (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Vivo iQOO 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 2433337 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 (International), OriginOS 4 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 164.6×75.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $810 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Vivo iQOO 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by 28.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) edges out the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro — 82/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (91/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.