Huawei Mate X3 vs Vivo Y12
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Vivo Y12 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 26/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y12 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 177,554); the Huawei Mate X3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y12 doesn't; the Vivo Y12 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Vivo Y12
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 723
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y12 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 239g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Vivo Y12, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 35 points higher (61/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (40/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12 (72/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12 (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Vivo Y12 (40/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y12 and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (55/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Vivo Y12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 723 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 720x1544 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 159.4×76.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y12
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y12
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1544
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Vivo Y12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Vivo Y12 by 762.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12 (72/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12 (82/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Vivo Y12 (40/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y12 and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (55/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Vivo Y12?
The Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12 by 35 points (61/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Vivo Y12?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo Y12 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Vivo Y12?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Vivo Y12?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Vivo Y12?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.