Honor Magic9 Super vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) 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 Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 76/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 9000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 4,290,399).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 9000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 4290399
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 227g
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 11 points higher (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 99/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor Magic9 Super by 7.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 99/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Magic9 Super is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.