Honor Magic V6 vs Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $1599 and $810. Both devices score the same overall rating of 82/100. Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5100); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 2,433,337); the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 2433337
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $810 vs $1599
- Better camera (79/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro received the same MobileRank rating — 82/100. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro leads (79/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Vivo iQOO 12 Pro — 78/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Vivo iQOO 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 2433337 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 (International), OriginOS 4 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 164.6×75.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $810 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Vivo iQOO 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by 71.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $789. Vivo iQOO 12 Pro was $789 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
Both devices scored 82/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Honor Magic V6 (98/100 vs 83/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro leads on camera score (79/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.