Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Vivo iQOO Neo8
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 62/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,420,808); the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Vivo iQOO Neo8
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1636
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 248g
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Vivo iQOO Neo8, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 13 points higher (75/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO Neo8 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (59/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Vivo iQOO Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 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 13, Funtouch 13 or OriginOS 3 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 164.7×77.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Neo8
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Vivo iQOO Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Vivo iQOO Neo8 by 33.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO Neo8 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (74/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (86/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (59/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Neo8?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo8 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO Neo8?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Neo8?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Vivo iQOO Neo8?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a better fit for active users.