Honor X8 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 38/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 424,216); the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor X8 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 225g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 38 points higher (76/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 31/100). 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 X8 (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (78/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor X8 by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (99/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (80/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (78/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 by 38 points (76/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor X8 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 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.