Honor Magic 7 vs vivo iQOO 12 5G
Compare Honor Magic 7 vs vivo iQOO 12 5G side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5650mAh vs 5000mAh…
Honor
Honor Magic 7
$749
11categories won
vivo
iQOO 12 5G
$599
3categories won
8 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Honor Magic 7 takes the overall win
The Honor Magic 7 claims the overall win over the vivo iQOO 12 5G, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the two devices offer similar flexibility, while battery endurance leans towards the Honor Magic 7. Choose the Honor Magic 7 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iQOO 12 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Honor Magic 7 wins on endurance with 5,650 mAh and 100W fast charging.
Honor Magic 7 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.
iQOO 12 5G wins on budget and value at $599 compared to $749.
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 Magic 7 vs iQOO 12 5G: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | iQOO 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1264 x 2800Winner | 1260 x 2800 |
| Pixel density | 453 ppi | 453 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 5000 nitsWinner | 3000 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | iQOO 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Process node | 3 nmWinner | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,890,000Winner | 2,150,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 9780Winner | 6950 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | iQOO 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3x | 3x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | iQOO 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,650 mAhWinner | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 80 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | iQOO 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 gWinner | 203.7 g |
| Thickness | 7.95 mm | 8.1 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 / IP69 | IP64 |
| Build | Glass back with metallic shimmer, aluminum alloy frame, Giant Rhino Glass front | Aluminum frame, glass back, Schott Alpha glass front |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | 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 Magic 7 | iQOO 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $749 | $599Winner |
Honor Magic 7
The Honor Magic 7 is an apex flagship boasting Qualcomm's 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite, a record 5,000 nits LTPO OLED with 4320Hz risk-free PWM dimming, a 5,650mAh Qinghai Lake silicon-carbon battery, 100W wired and 80W wireless charging, and full IP68/IP69 dual water resistance.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,650mAh
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