Honor Magic9 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor Magic9 (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 leads — 92/100 vs 76/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 4,288,382); the Honor Magic9 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 225g
- Better camera (100/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 4288382
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Honor Magic9 scores 16 points higher (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 99/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (100/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor Magic9 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 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (100/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Magic9 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, 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.