Honor Play 8A vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor Play 8A (2019) 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 22/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3020); 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 8A doesn't; the Honor Play 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 8A
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor Play 8A better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 225g
- Better portability (84/100 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 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 8A vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 54 points higher (76/100 vs 22/100). 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 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor Play 8A (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8A significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (84/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 8A | 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 | 6.0" LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.3×73.5×8.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 8A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 8A
- 6.0" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 8A and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor Play 8A 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 8A (99/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (99/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor Play 8A (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (80/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8A significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (84/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 8A or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A by 54 points (76/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 8A and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Play 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 8A 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 8A 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 8A 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.