Huawei Mate 90 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei Mate 90 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, 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 73/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6600); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,582,664).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei Mate 90 better?
- Lighter: 217g vs 225g
- Better camera (68/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1582664
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 3 points higher (76/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 leads (68/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 (99/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (68/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Huawei Mate 90 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 is a bit better (49/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1582664 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2832 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $895 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei Mate 90 by 65.9% 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 (99/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (68/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Huawei Mate 90 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 is a bit better (49/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Huawei Mate 90 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Mate 90 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Mate 90 leads on camera score (68/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Mate 90 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.