Honor Magic V2 vs vivo iQOO 12 5G
Compare Honor Magic V2 vs vivo iQOO 12 5G side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 5000mAh vs 5000mAh…
Honor
Honor Magic V2
$699
2categories won
vivo
iQOO 12 5G
$599
8categories won
3 categories tied · 13 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 Magic V2, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the iQOO 12 5G leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the iQOO 12 5G. Choose the iQOO 12 5G if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor Magic V2 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
iQOO 12 5G takes battery honors offering 5,000 mAh alongside 120W 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.
iQOO 12 5G wins on budget and value at $599 compared to $699.
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 V2 vs iQOO 12 5G: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | iQOO 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 7.92" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 2156 x 2344Winner | 1260 x 2800 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 453 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 1600 nits | 3000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | iQOO 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Process node | — | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 1,580,000 | 2,150,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 5450 | 6950Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | iQOO 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 3x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | iQOO 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 66 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | iQOO 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 231 g | 203.7 gWinner |
| Thickness | 4.7 mmWinner | 8.1 mm |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating | IP64 |
| Build | — | Aluminum frame, glass back, Schott Alpha glass front |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | iQOO 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0) | Android 14 |
| OS updates | — | 3 years |
| Security updates | — | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | 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 | $699 | $599Winner |
Honor Magic V2
Honor Magic V2 revolutionized book-style foldables with a record-shattering 9.9mm folded thickness (4.7mm unfolded), weighing only 231g, featuring dual 3840Hz PWM dimming displays, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version silicon, and dual silicon-carbon 5000mAh battery.
- Display
- 7.92"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
- Software
- 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0)
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