Honor Magic8 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor Magic8 (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 leads — 88/100 vs 76/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 4,037,547); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 4037547
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 98/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Honor Magic8 scores 12 points higher (88/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (56/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor Magic8 by 13.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (56/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 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 Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.