In today's smartphone market, major brands have launched their flagship phones, and the Honor 100 Pro, vivo X100, Xiaomi 14 and iQOO 12 are undoubtedly the most competitive. They not only have excellent performance, but also have their own characteristics in terms of image, screen, battery life, etc. Next, we will conduct a detailed comparison and evaluation of these four mobile phones from multiple aspects such as image, performance, screen, and battery life.
1. Comparison of image strength
1. Main camera comparison: Honor 100 Pro is equipped with a 50-million-pixel Sony IMX906 main camera, vivo X100 uses a 50-million-pixel IMX920 super-sensitive VCS bionic main camera, Xiaomi 14 is equipped with a 50-million-pixel Light and Shadow Hunter 900 Leica ultra-dynamic main camera, and iQOO 12 uses a 50-million-pixel light-chasing main camera. In terms of pixel count, the main camera strength of the four phones is comparable. However, image strength does not depend solely on the number of pixels, but also on factors such as the amount of light entering the image, sensor size, and lens quality.
2. Comparison of light intake: According to official data, the Xiaomi Mi 14's equivalent light intake is ahead of the other three phones in the 1x to 2.4x focal length, the vivo X100 leads around 2.5x/2.6x and above 3x focal length, and the Honor 100 Pro performs poorly in the focal length below 0.9x and around 2.5x/2.6x. The iQOO 12 is in the midstream of light across all focal lengths.
3. Comparison of focal length coverage: All four mobile phones are equipped with ultra-wide-angle and telephoto secondary cameras to achieve coverage of different focal lengths. Among them, the vivo X100 and iQOO 12 have better telephoto secondary camera performance, the Xiaomi Mi 14 has a clear advantage when switching between the main camera and telephoto secondary camera, and the Honor 100 Pro has a grade gap in the telephoto range.
4. Front-camera comparison: The Vivo X100 and Honor 100 Pro lead in front-camera equivalent light intake, while the Xiaomi Mi 14 and iQOO 12 are relatively poor. For selfie lovers, the vivo X100 and Honor 100 Pro are more suitable.
5. Algorithm optimization comparison: The vivo X100 and Xiaomi Mi 14 perform best in algorithm optimization, followed by the iQOO 12 and the Honor 100 Pro relatively weak. Especially in video shooting, the impact of algorithm optimization on image quality is more obvious.
6. Other feature comparisons: The Vivo X100's Zeiss coating is superior in suppressing glare and ghosting, the Honor 100 Pro has the best eye protection on the display, the Xiaomi Mi 14's Leica imaging capabilities are not to be underestimated, and the iQOO 12 has the best gaming performance.
Second, the performance strength of the comparison
1. Processor comparison: The vivo X100 is powered by the Dimensity 9300 processor, the Xiaomi 14 and iQOO 12 are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon third-generation Snapdragon 8 processor, and the Honor 100 Pro uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon second-generation Snapdragon 8 processor. In terms of processor performance, the vivo X100, Xiaomi Mi 14 and iQOO 12 are in the first echelon, while the Honor 100 Pro is relatively behind.
2. Memory and storage comparison: All four phones offer a 1T flash version, but in terms of memory specifications, the Honor 100 Pro is relatively low. As a result, the Vivo X100 has the highest smoothness at the same memory capacity, with the Xiaomi Mi 14 and iQOO 12 in the middle, and the Honor 100 Pro at the bottom.
3. Gaming Performance Comparison: The iQOO 12 performs best in gaming performance due to its advantages in terms of heat dissipation. The Vivo X100 and Xiaomi Mi 14 are not far behind, while the Honor 100 Pro is relatively poor.
Third, the comparison of screen strength
1. Display substrate comparison: vivo X100, iQOO 12 and Xiaomi 14 have more advanced display substrates with better brightness and color performance. The Honor 100 Pro's display is slightly better at eye protection.
2. Comparison of clarity and eye protection: The clarity and eye protection effect of the four phones are not much different, and the Honor 100 Pro has a slightly larger brightness range for eye protection.
Fourth, the comparison of endurance strength
1. Battery life comparison: Vivo X100 and iQOO 12 have the strongest battery life, followed by Xiaomi 14 and Honor 100 Pro at the bottom. This is mainly due to the advantages of the vivo X100, iQOO 12 and Xiaomi 14 in terms of screen and processor efficiency.
2. Charging speed comparison: Vivo X100 and iQOO 12 have the fastest charging speeds, followed by the Honor 100 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 14 third. In addition, vivo X100 supports third-party 100W PPS protocol charging, which has the advantage of being unique.
Comparing the above aspects, we can see that the Honor 100 Pro, vivo X100, Xiaomi Mi 14 and iQOO 12 have their own characteristics. The Vivo X100 and Honor 100 Pro are good choices for those looking for the ultimate camera experience, the Xiaomi Mi 14 is more suitable for those who prefer a small-screen phone, and the iQOO 12 is the best choice for gaming enthusiasts. However, when choosing a mobile phone, we also need to make a decision based on our actual needs and budget.
First of all, if you are a user who has extremely high requirements for taking photos and wants to perform well in both selfies and rear cameras, then the vivo X100 and Honor 100 Pro will be your first choice. The Vivo X100's ZEISS Professional Imaging and the Honor 100 Pro's DSLR-grade portrait lens can give you a professional photo experience. At the same time, the vivo X100's screen eye protection effect and the Honor 100 Pro's thin and light design will also bring you a better experience.
Secondly, if you are a user who likes small screen phones, pursues lightweight and portable, and at the same time wants the phone to perform well in terms of performance and photography, then the Xiaomi 14 will be your best choice. The Xiaomi Mi 14's small screen design is ideal for one-handed operation, and its Snapdragon 3rd generation Snapdragon 8 processor and Leica imaging system can give you powerful performance and a great photo experience.
Finally, if you're a gaming enthusiast and want your phone to perform well in gaming, then iQOO 12 will be the best choice for you. The iQOO 12's straight-screen design and aggressive performance tuning are perfect for users who like to play big games, and its thermal advantages also ensure that you won't overheat during long gaming sessions.
To sum up, the Honor 100 Pro, vivo X100, Xiaomi Mi 14, and iQOO 12 each have excellent performances, but have different strengths in different aspects. Therefore, when choosing a mobile phone, we need to make a decision based on our actual needs and budget. I hope this review can help you find the most suitable mobile phone for you, and you are welcome to leave your views and likes in the comment area to exchange and discuss together.