Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, 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 50/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4200); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 736,755).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) better?
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Lighter: 225g vs 233g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 26 points higher (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) (99/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) (80/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) are nearly equal (38/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.2" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2244 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 174.6×85.4×8.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
- 7.2" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2244
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) by 84.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) (99/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) (99/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) (80/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) are nearly equal (38/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) by 26 points (76/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 X (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.