Huawei Mate 30 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 990, 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 51/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 30 Pro is noticeably lighter (198g vs 225g).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro by 25 points (76/100 vs 51/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei Mate 30 Pro

Performance 47
Display 69
Camera 51
Battery 47
Portability 51
Value for money 12

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 80
Portability 38
Value for money —

What makes Huawei Mate 30 Pro better?

  • Lighter: 198g vs 225g

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (51/100 vs 38/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 780
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3200
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 47/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 69/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 30 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 25 points higher (76/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (99/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).

Vivo iQOO Neo 12: The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei Mate 30 Pro Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 990 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu — 4647154
Geekbench Single 780 3639
Geekbench Multi 3200 11047
Display 6.5" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1176 1440x3200
Refresh rate 90 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 40W 100W
Wireless charging 27W 0W
Main camera 40 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 2200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP69
Dimensions 158.1×73.1×8.8 mm 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 198 g 225 g
Launch price $1099 —

Camera comparison

Huawei Mate 30 Pro

  • Main: 40MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
51
camera

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Huawei Mate 30 Pro

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1176
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Huawei Mate 30 Pro

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 27W
47
battery

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei Mate 30 Pro

$1099

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (99/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (99/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (51/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (80/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei Mate 30 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro by 25 points (76/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 30 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 30 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 30 Pro 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.