Huawei P50 Pocket vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei P50 Pocket (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 52/100 (a 24-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 1,135,878); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei P50 Pocket doesn't; the Huawei P50 Pocket is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pocket
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei P50 Pocket better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 Pocket vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 24 points higher (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (80/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (69/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 Pocket | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2790x1188 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1410 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2790x1188
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 Pocket and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei P50 Pocket by 75.6% 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 P50 Pocket (99/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (80/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (69/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket by 24 points (76/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pocket and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei P50 Pocket has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pocket over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei P50 Pocket 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.