Honor X5 (2023) vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor X5 (2023) (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25, 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 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 163,723); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5 (2023) doesn't; the Honor X5 (2023) is noticeably lighter (193g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5 (2023)
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor X5 (2023) better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 225g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 521
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5 (2023) 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 9/100). 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 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (99/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5 (2023) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (54/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5 (2023) | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 163723 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 185 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 521 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.6×8.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X5 (2023)
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X5 (2023)
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5 (2023)
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5 (2023) and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor X5 (2023) by 96.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (99/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5 (2023) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (54/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5 (2023) or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) by 51 points (76/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5 (2023) and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor X5 (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5 (2023) 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 X5 (2023) or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5 (2023) 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.