Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 76/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6800); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,902,468).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Better camera (74/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1902468
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 234g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 1 points higher (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max by 59.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (99/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (74/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.