Honor X7a vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor X7a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37, 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 30/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 215,798); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X7a doesn't; the Honor X7a is noticeably lighter (196g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X7a
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor X7a better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 225g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 215798
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 198
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 868
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X7a vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 46 points higher (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (99/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (99/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Honor X7a are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor X7a (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X7a notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (59/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X7a | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G37 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 215798 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 198 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 868 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X7a
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X7a
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X7a
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X7a and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor X7a by 95.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (99/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (99/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Honor X7a are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor X7a (80/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X7a notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (59/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X7a or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X7a by 46 points (76/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X7a and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor X7a has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X7a or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Honor X7a 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.