Honor Play 5T Youth vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor Play 5T Youth (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, 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 25/100 (a 51-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 199,111); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 5T Youth doesn't; the Honor Play 5T Youth is noticeably lighter (191g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 5T Youth
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor Play 5T Youth better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 225g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 5T Youth vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 51 points higher (76/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (99/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 5T Youth is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 5T Youth | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, Magic UI 4.0, no Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.2×76.0×9.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 5T Youth
- Main: 13MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 5T Youth
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 5T Youth
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 5T Youth and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor Play 5T Youth by 95.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (99/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (99/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (35/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 5T Youth is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 5T Youth or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth by 51 points (76/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 5T Youth and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Play 5T Youth has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 5T Youth or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 5T Youth or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 5T Youth 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.