Honor Magic8 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 89/100 vs 76/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5850); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 3,966,144); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Better camera (91/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 3966144
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5850 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 98/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 13 points higher (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (91/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (56/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3966144 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 14.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (91/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (56/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro 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 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Neo 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 Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.