Honor Magic8 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 12
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $899 and $550. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 79/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,052,420 vs 2,333,285).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Vivo iQOO 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 3052420 vs 2333285
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 212g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 51/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $550 vs $899
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 12, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 8 points higher (87/100 vs 79/100). 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). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Vivo iQOO 12 — 78/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. 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 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, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Vivo iQOO 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3052420 | 2333285 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 163.2×75.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $550 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 12
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Vivo iQOO 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Vivo iQOO 12 by 30.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $349. Vivo iQOO 12 was $349 cheaper at launch.
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 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, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (82/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO 12 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Vivo iQOO 12 — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 12?
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?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 12?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.