Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Vivo iQOO 12
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) 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 $1090 and $550. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 79/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,333,285); the Vivo iQOO 12 is noticeably lighter (212g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Vivo iQOO 12
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2333285
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 12 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 212g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $550 vs $1090
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Vivo iQOO 12, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 9 points higher (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, 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 Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (87/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (51/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Vivo iQOO 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 2333285 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 163.2×75.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $550 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 12
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Vivo iQOO 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Vivo iQOO 12 by 69.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $540. Vivo iQOO 12 was $540 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (87/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (92/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (51/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design edges out the Vivo iQOO 12 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo iQOO 12 — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 79/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design 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.