Huawei P20 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12

The Huawei P20 (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 30/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 470,805); the Huawei P20 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 225g).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 by 46 points (76/100 vs 30/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei P20

Performance 34
Display 45
Camera 15
Battery 15
Portability 83
Value for money 0

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 80
Portability 38
Value for money —

What makes Huawei P20 better?

  • Lighter: 165g vs 225g

  • Better portability (83/100 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 3400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 45/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P20 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 46 points higher (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei P20 (35/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (83/100 vs 38/100).

Vivo iQOO Neo 12: The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei P20 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 5.8" LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2240x1080 1440x3200
Refresh rate 60 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 3400 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 22W 100W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 24 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.1 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 2200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP69
Dimensions 149.1×70.8×7.7 mm 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 165 g 225 g
Launch price $649 —

Camera comparison

Huawei P20

  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Front: 24MP
15
camera

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Huawei P20

  • 5.8" LCD
  • Resolution: 2240x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
45
display

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Huawei P20

  • 3400 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei P20 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei P20 HiSilicon Kirin 970
30/100
470805 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
76/100 +89.9%
4647154 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei P20 by 89.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei P20

$649

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (99/100 vs 34/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (99/100 vs 45/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei P20 (35/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (80/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (83/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei P20 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 by 46 points (76/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei P20 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Huawei P20 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 15/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 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 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.