Honor Magic8 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $899 and $810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 82/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5100); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 2,433,337).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 2433337
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $810 vs $899
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 5 points higher (87/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 79/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Vivo iQOO 12 Pro — 78/100; 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 Magic8 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100. In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Vivo iQOO 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 2433337 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 (International), OriginOS 4 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 164.6×75.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $810 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Vivo iQOO 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by 24.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $89. Vivo iQOO 12 Pro was $89 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 79/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro 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 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.