Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, 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 32/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 435,710); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G doesn't; the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G is noticeably lighter (198g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 225g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 44 points higher (76/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G (99/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 435710 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1597 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" LCD IPS | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G by 90.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G (99/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G by 44 points (76/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G 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.