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; launch prices were $625 and $550. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 79/100 (a 9-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo iQOO 12
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2333285
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 212g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 12 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $550 vs $625
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo iQOO 12, the Honor Magic8 scores 9 points higher (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, 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 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 is a bit better (87/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo iQOO 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2333285 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $625 | $550 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $75. Vivo iQOO 12 was $75 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 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 is a bit better (87/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (85/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor Magic8 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 and the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo iQOO 12 — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 79/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.