Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate (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 5450); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 2,341,391).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor Magic5 Ultimate better?
- Lighter: 217g vs 225g
- Better camera (72/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 2341391
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5450 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Ultimate 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 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (72/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (99/100 vs 79/100). 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 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (72/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2341391 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5450 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | 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 | 217 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Ultimate and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor Magic5 Ultimate by 49.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (99/100 vs 79/100).
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 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (72/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Honor Magic5 Ultimate by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads on camera score (72/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Ultimate over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate 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.