Honor 90 Lite vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor 90 Lite (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, 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 39/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 530,583); the Honor 90 Lite is noticeably lighter (179g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Lite
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor 90 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 225g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 37 points higher (76/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (80/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (76/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 Lite | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 73 | — | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 90 Lite
- Main: 100MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 90 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 Lite and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor 90 Lite by 88.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (99/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (80/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (76/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite by 37 points (76/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor 90 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Lite over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.