Honor 9X (China) vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor 9X (China) (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, 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 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 565,851); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9X (China) doesn't; the Honor 9X (China) is noticeably lighter (206g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9X (China)
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor 9X (China) better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 225g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9X (China) 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 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Honor 9X (China) are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9X (China) is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9X (China) | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.2×8.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 9X (China)
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 9X (China)
- 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9X (China)
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9X (China) and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor 9X (China) by 87.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (99/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Honor 9X (China) are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (80/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9X (China) is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9X (China) or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) by 37 points (76/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9X (China) and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor 9X (China) has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9X (China) or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9X (China) 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.