Huawei Mate X vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei Mate X (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, 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 53/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 736,755); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably lighter (225g vs 295g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei Mate X better?
- Overall rating 53/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
- Lighter: 225g vs 295g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 23 points higher (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X (38/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 11047 | |
| Display | 8.0" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 100W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×78.3×11.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 295 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Front: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X
- 8.0" OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei Mate X by 84.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X (99/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X (99/100 vs 84/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X (80/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X (38/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X by 23 points (76/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Mate X has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.