Honor Magic5 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12

The Honor Magic5 Pro (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 75/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5100); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,757,044).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Honor Magic5 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor Magic5 Pro

Performance 76
Display 85
Camera 82
Battery 70
Portability 39
Value for money 62

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 80
Portability 38
Value for money —

What makes Honor Magic5 Pro better?

  • Lighter: 219g vs 225g

  • Better camera (82/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (39/100 vs 38/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1757044
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic5 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 1 points higher (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro leads (82/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (82/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).

Honor Magic5 Pro: The Honor Magic5 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12: The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor Magic5 Pro Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1757044 4647154
Geekbench Single 2004 3639
Geekbench Multi 5311 11047
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2848x1312 1440x3200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 152 —
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 2200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP69
Dimensions 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 219 g 225 g
Launch price $900 —

Camera comparison

Honor Magic5 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
82
camera

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Honor Magic5 Pro

  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2848x1312
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Honor Magic5 Pro

  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
70
battery

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic5 Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic5 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
75/100
1757044 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
76/100 +62.2%
4647154 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor Magic5 Pro by 62.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor Magic5 Pro

$900

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (99/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (82/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Honor Magic5 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Honor Magic5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Honor Magic5 Pro leads on camera score (82/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Honor Magic5 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.