Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (2025) runs on the Kirin 9020, 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 62/100 (a 14-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 1,383,793); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably lighter (225g vs 298g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate better?
- Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 298g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 14 points higher (76/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (51/100 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 Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (38/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9020 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 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 | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 (China) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 298 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XTs 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 XTs 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 XTs Ultimate and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate by 70.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (99/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (51/100 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 Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (38/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Mate XTs 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.