Honor View 20 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor View 20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, 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 44/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 736,755); the Honor View 20 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor View 20
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor View 20 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 225g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor View 20 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 32 points higher (76/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Honor View 20 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor View 20 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (70/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor View 20 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2310 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Magic UI 2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×75.4×8.1 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor View 20
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 25MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor View 20
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2310
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor View 20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor View 20 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor View 20 by 84.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 (99/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 (99/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Honor View 20 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 (80/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor View 20 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (70/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor View 20 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 by 32 points (76/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Honor View 20 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor View 20 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor View 20 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor View 20 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.