Huawei Mate 50 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei Mate 50 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 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 60/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4460); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,420,808); the Huawei Mate 50 is noticeably lighter (202g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei Mate 50 better?
- Lighter: 202g vs 225g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4460 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 16 points higher (76/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (58/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4460 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei Mate 50 by 69.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (99/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (99/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (80/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (58/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 50 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Mate 50 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Mate 50 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Mate 50 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.