Honor 500 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 73/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 2,344,395); the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 225g
- Better camera (58/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6649
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 3 points higher (76/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 leads (58/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (58/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (62/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor 500 by 49.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (99/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (58/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (62/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Honor 500 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor 500 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.