Honor X5c Plus vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor X5c Plus (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, 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 36/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5260); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 358,608); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5c Plus doesn't; the Honor X5c Plus is noticeably lighter (186g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5c Plus
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor X5c Plus better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 225g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5c Plus vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 40 points higher (76/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X5c Plus (99/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X5c Plus (99/100 vs 43/100). 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 X5c Plus (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5c Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (68/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5c Plus | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X5c Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X5c Plus
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5c Plus
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5c Plus and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor X5c Plus by 92.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X5c Plus (99/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X5c Plus (99/100 vs 43/100).
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 X5c Plus (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5c Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (68/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5c Plus or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X5c Plus by 40 points (76/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5c Plus and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor X5c Plus has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5c Plus 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 X5c Plus or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5c Plus 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.