Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, 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 75/100 (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); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably lighter (225g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 248g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 1 points higher (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 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 | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 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 RS Ultimate
- 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 RS Ultimate
- 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 RS Ultimate and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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 RS Ultimate (99/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (74/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active 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.