Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, 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 70/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5600); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,825,771); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably lighter (225g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Better camera (67/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 299g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 6 points higher (76/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 11047 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 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 | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 60.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (99/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (67/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate 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.