Honor X40i vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor X40i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, 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 39/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 515,647); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40i doesn't; the Honor X40i is noticeably lighter (175g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40i
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor X40i better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 225g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X40i vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 37 points higher (76/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (99/100 vs 56/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (80/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (80/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40i | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X40i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X40i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X40i
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X40i and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor X40i by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (99/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (99/100 vs 56/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (80/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (80/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40i or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i by 37 points (76/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40i and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor X40i has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40i 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 X40i or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40i 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.