Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Vivo Y12
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Vivo Y12 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 26/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 177,554); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y12 doesn't; the Vivo Y12 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Vivo Y12
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 177554
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y12 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 234g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y12, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 51 points higher (77/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12 (80/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12 (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12 (74/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y12 (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (55/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Vivo Y12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 723 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 720x1544 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 159.4×76.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y12
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y12
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1544
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Vivo Y12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Vivo Y12 by 971.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12 (80/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12 (84/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12 (74/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y12 (86/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (55/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y12?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12 by 51 points (77/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Vivo Y12?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo Y12 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y12?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y12?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Vivo Y12?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.