Honor 9N vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor 9N (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, 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 20/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9N doesn't; the Honor 9N is noticeably lighter (152g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9N
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor 9N better?
- Lighter: 152g vs 225g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9N vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 56 points higher (76/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 9N (99/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 9N (99/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor 9N (35/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 9N (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9N significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (87/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9N | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 149.2×71.8×7.7 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 152 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 9N
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 9N
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9N
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 9N (99/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 9N (99/100 vs 62/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor 9N (35/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 9N (80/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9N significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (87/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9N or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 9N by 56 points (76/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9N and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor 9N has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9N or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9N or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9N 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.