Honor Play9A vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor Play9A (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, 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 27/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 193,858); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9A doesn't; the Honor Play9A is noticeably lighter (194g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9A
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor Play9A better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 225g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9A vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 49 points higher (76/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor Play9A (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9A notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (55/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9A | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9A
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9A
- 5200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9A and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor Play9A by 95.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (99/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (99/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor Play9A (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9A notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (55/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9A or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A by 49 points (76/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9A and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor Play9A has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9A 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 Play9A or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9A 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.