Honor X8b vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor X8b (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, 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 45/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 424,216); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8b doesn't; the Honor X8b is noticeably lighter (166g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8b
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor X8b better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 225g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (92/100 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 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8b vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 31 points higher (76/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8b leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8b notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (80/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (92/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8b | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.6×6.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X8b
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X8b
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8b
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8b and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor X8b by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (99/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (99/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8b notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (51/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (80/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (92/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8b or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b by 31 points (76/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8b and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor X8b has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8b or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor X8b leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8b or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8b 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.