Honor Magic V5 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V5 leads — 81/100 vs 76/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5820); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 2,663,720); the Honor Magic V5 is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V5
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
- Lighter: 222g vs 225g
- Better camera (80/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 2663720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5820 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Honor Magic V5 scores 5 points higher (81/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (80/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (80/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (62/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V5
- 5820 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 21:30 hrs
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor Magic V5 by 42.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (80/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (62/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Magic V5 edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on camera score (80/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V5 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.