Honor Magic7 vs Vivo iQOO 12
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $599 and $550. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 84/100 vs 79/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,967,184 vs 2,333,285).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7
Vivo iQOO 12
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2967184 vs 2333285
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 212g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 12 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $550 vs $599
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Vivo iQOO 12, the Honor Magic7 scores 5 points higher (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 — 82/100, 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 Magic7 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Vivo iQOO 12 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Vivo iQOO 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2967184 | 2333285 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2800 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 163.2×75.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $550 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 12
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic7 and Vivo iQOO 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Vivo iQOO 12 by 27.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $49. Vivo iQOO 12 was $49 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Vivo iQOO 12 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (81/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor Magic7 edges out the Vivo iQOO 12 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo iQOO 12 — 79/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.