Huawei Mate X3 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, 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 61/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4800); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,530,652); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is thinner (8.5mm vs 11.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 239g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 72/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 15 points higher (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (99/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (38/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei Mate X3 by 67.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (99/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (80/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (38/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate X3 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.