Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 76/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 4,430,255); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Lighter: 155g vs 225g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 4430255
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10402
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 13 points higher (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (100/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor Magic8 Pro Air by 4.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
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 Magic8 Pro Air 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 Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (100/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air 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.