Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Vivo iQOO 12
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 79/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,333,285).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Vivo iQOO 12
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2333285
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 212g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 12 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, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 5 points higher (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Vivo iQOO 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 2333285 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 163.2×75.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | — | $550 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 12
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Vivo iQOO 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Vivo iQOO 12 by 34.0% 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 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (86/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) edges out the Vivo iQOO 12 by just 5 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?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo iQOO 12 — 79/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.