Honor Magic8 vs Vivo iQOO 12
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $625 and $550. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 62/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,333,285).
Honor Magic8
Vivo iQOO 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2333285
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 212g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 61/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 35/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $550 vs $625
- Better value for money (72/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo iQOO 12, the Honor Magic8 scores 24 points higher (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (93/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 is a bit better (72/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo iQOO 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2333285 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.2×75.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 212 g | |
| Price | $625 | $550 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 12
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo iQOO 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo iQOO 12 by 73.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $75. Vivo iQOO 12 is cheaper by $75.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (93/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (82/100 vs 61/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 is a bit better (72/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 by 24 points (86/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo iQOO 12 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 12 is a better fit for everyday use.