Huawei P20 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei P20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, 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 37/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 470,805); the Huawei P20 Pro is noticeably lighter (180g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20 Pro
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei P20 Pro better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 225g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P20 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 39 points higher (76/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Huawei P20 Pro are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (80/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (73/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P20 Pro | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 970 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2240x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 155.0×73.9×7.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei P20 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei P20 Pro
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2240x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P20 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P20 Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei P20 Pro by 89.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (99/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (99/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Huawei P20 Pro are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (80/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (73/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro by 39 points (76/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei P20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.