Honor Magic V vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor Magic V (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 61/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4750); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,294,871); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably lighter (225g vs 288g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor Magic V better?
- Better camera (60/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 288g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 15 points higher (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V leads (60/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (60/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V is a bit better (49/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1984x2272 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4750 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 42 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services (market/region dependent) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×141.1×6.7 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 288 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 42MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V
- 7.9" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 1984x2272
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V
- 4750 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor Magic V by 72.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (99/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (60/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V is a bit better (49/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Honor Magic V — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Magic V has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Magic V leads on camera score (60/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Magic V is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.