Honor X9 5G vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor X9 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 46/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 592,015); the Honor X9 5G is noticeably lighter (189g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9 5G
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor X9 5G better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 225g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 30 points higher (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Honor X9 5G are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (64/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9 5G | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X9 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X9 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9 5G
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9 5G and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor X9 5G by 87.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (99/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Honor X9 5G are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (80/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (64/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9 5G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G by 30 points (76/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9 5G and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor X9 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9 5G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9 5G 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.