Honor X9c Smart vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor X9c Smart (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra, 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 51/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 668,462); the Honor X9c Smart is noticeably lighter (193g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9c Smart
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor X9c Smart better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 225g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 668462
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 969
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2321
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9c Smart vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 25 points higher (76/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (99/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c Smart is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c Smart notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (64/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9c Smart | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 668462 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 969 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2321 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×75.8×7.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X9c Smart
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X9c Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9c Smart
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9c Smart and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor X9c Smart by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (99/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (99/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c Smart is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (80/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c Smart notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (64/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9c Smart or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart by 25 points (76/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9c Smart and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor X9c Smart has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9c Smart or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor X9c Smart leads on camera score (43/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9c Smart or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9c Smart 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.