Honor Magic V2 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor Magic V2 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 66/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,738,135); the Honor Magic V2 is thinner (4.7mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V2
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor Magic V2 better?
- Better camera (55/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1738135
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 231g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V2 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 10 points higher (76/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V2 leads (55/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V2 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (55/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V2 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (56/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1738135 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 117 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 20 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.4×4.7 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V2
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 20MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V2
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V2 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor Magic V2 by 62.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (99/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V2 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (55/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V2 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (56/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V2 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Honor Magic V2 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V2 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Magic V2 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V2 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Magic V2 leads on camera score (55/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V2 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V2 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Magic V2 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.