Honor 90 Smart vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor 90 Smart (2024) 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 41/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5330); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 530,583); the Honor 90 Smart is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Smart
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor 90 Smart better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Better portability (57/100 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 5330 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 Smart vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 35 points higher (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (99/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Smart notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (57/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | 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 | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5330 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 79 | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 90 Smart
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 90 Smart
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Smart
- 5330 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 Smart and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor 90 Smart by 88.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (99/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (99/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (80/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Smart notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (57/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 Smart or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart by 35 points (76/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Smart and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor 90 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Smart or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 Smart 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 Smart 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.