Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, 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 64/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is noticeably lighter (208g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 225g
- Better camera (38/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 12 points higher (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (69/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 67.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (99/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (69/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 70 Air — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air 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.