Honor Magic V6 vs Vivo iQOO 12
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $1599 and $550. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 79/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 2,333,285); the Vivo iQOO 12 is noticeably lighter (212g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Vivo iQOO 12
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 2333285
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 12 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 212g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $550 vs $1599
- Better camera (79/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Vivo iQOO 12, the Honor Magic V6 scores 3 points higher (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 leads (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Vivo iQOO 12 — 76/100; 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 (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo iQOO 12 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Vivo iQOO 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 2333285 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 163.2×75.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $550 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 12
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Vivo iQOO 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Vivo iQOO 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Vivo iQOO 12 by 78.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1049. Vivo iQOO 12 was $1049 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo iQOO 12 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor Magic V6 edges out the Vivo iQOO 12 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo iQOO 12 — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Vivo iQOO 12 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.