Honor Magic6 Ultimate vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor Magic6 Ultimate (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate leads — 80/100 vs 76/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5600); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 2,380,839).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor Magic6 Ultimate better?
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 2380839
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 227g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic6 Ultimate vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate scores 4 points higher (80/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 Ultimate (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 Ultimate (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Honor Magic6 Ultimate are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic6 Ultimate | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2380839 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 180 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×75.8×8.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 180MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic6 Ultimate and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor Magic6 Ultimate by 48.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 Ultimate (99/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 Ultimate (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Honor Magic6 Ultimate are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic6 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Magic6 Ultimate edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic6 Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Magic6 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic6 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Magic6 Ultimate leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic6 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic6 Ultimate over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Magic6 Ultimate is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.