Honor X8e vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor X8e (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, 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 43/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7700); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 476,175).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8e
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor X8e better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 225g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8e vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 33 points higher (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X8e (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X8e (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8e and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor X8e (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8e is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8e | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1592 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 7700 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1020 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×78.5×8.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X8e
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X8e
- 6.9" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1592
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8e
- 7700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8e and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor X8e by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X8e (99/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X8e (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8e and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor X8e (80/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8e is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8e or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X8e by 33 points (76/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8e and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor X8e has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8e or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8e 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.