Honor Play 30M 5G vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 35/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 477,542); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 30M 5G
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor Play 30M 5G better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 225g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 41 points higher (76/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (55/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 30M 5G and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor Play 30M 5G by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (80/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (55/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 41 points (76/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.