Honor X9d vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor X9d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, 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 60/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 8300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 977,304); the Honor X9d is noticeably lighter (193g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9d
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor X9d better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 225g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 977304
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3148
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9d vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 16 points higher (76/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor X9d (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9d notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (65/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9d | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 977304 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1200 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X9d
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X9d
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9d
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9d and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor X9d by 79.0% 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 X9d (99/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor X9d (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9d notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (65/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9d or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Honor X9d — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X9d and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor X9d has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9d or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor X9d leads on camera score (43/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9d or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9d 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.