Honor 300 vs vivo iQOO 12 5G
Compare Honor 300 vs vivo iQOO 12 5G side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5300mAh vs 5000mAh…
Honor
Honor 300
$379
8categories won
vivo
iQOO 12 5G
$599
8categories won
5 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
vivo iQOO 12 5G takes the overall win
The vivo iQOO 12 5G proves superior overall against the Honor 300, outperforming on gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Honor 300 takes the lead, while the iQOO 12 5G is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the iQOO 12 5G if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor 300 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Honor 300 wins on endurance with 5,300 mAh and 100W fast charging.
iQOO 12 5G provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 16GB RAM.
iQOO 12 5G takes photography with 50MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.
Honor 300 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $379 vs $599.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Honor 300 vs iQOO 12 5G: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor 300 | iQOO 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1260 x 2800Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 453 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 4000 nitsWinner | 3000 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Honor 300 | iQOO 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 840,000 | 2,150,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 3420 | 6950Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Honor 300 | iQOO 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 3x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor 300 | iQOO 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,300 mAhWinner | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | Honor 300 | iQOO 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 175 gWinner | 203.7 g |
| Thickness | 6.97 mmWinner | 8.1 mm |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP64 |
| Build | Ultra-thin carved glass, aluminum alloy frame, Giant Rhino Glass front | Aluminum frame, glass back, Schott Alpha glass front |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor 300 | iQOO 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| OS updates | 4 yearsWinner | 3 years |
| Security updates | 5 yearsWinner | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor 300 | iQOO 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $379Winner | $599 |
Honor 300
The Honor 300 breaks boundaries by measuring an impossibly slim 6.97mm and weighing only 175g while accommodating a large 5,300mAh silicon-carbon battery and 100W wired fast charging. Features dual 50MP Sony rear cameras, a 50MP selfie shooter, and 4,000 nits eye comfort display.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,300mAh
vivo iQOO 12 5G
A disruptive performance powerhouse, the iQOO 12 paired the premier Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 silicon with a dedicated Q1 esports computing chip, a blazing 144Hz 3000-nit LTPO display, 120W FlashCharge, and a stunning 64MP periscope telephoto camera.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh