Huawei Mate X5 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei Mate X5 (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, 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 60/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5060); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,062,256); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably lighter (225g vs 243g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X5
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei Mate X5 better?
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1062256
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5060 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 243g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X5 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 16 points higher (76/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (99/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X5 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1062256 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2224x2496 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5060 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 / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 (China), EMUI (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×141.5×5.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 243 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X5
- 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 X5
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2224x2496
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X5
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X5 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei Mate X5 by 77.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (99/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate X5 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X5 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Mate X5 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Mate X5 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X5 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Mate X5 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.