Honor Play 50 Plus vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor Play 50 Plus (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, 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 43/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 530,583); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 50 Plus doesn't; the Honor Play 50 Plus is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 50 Plus
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor Play 50 Plus better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 50 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 33 points higher (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (99/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 50 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (57/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 50 Plus | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 50 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 50 Plus
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 50 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 50 Plus and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor Play 50 Plus by 88.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (99/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (99/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (80/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 50 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (57/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 50 Plus or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus by 33 points (76/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 50 Plus and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Play 50 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 50 Plus or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 50 Plus or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 50 Plus 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.