Huawei Pocket 2 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei Pocket 2 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9000S, 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 58/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4520); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,062,256); the Huawei Pocket 2 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pocket 2
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei Pocket 2 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Better camera (38/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1062256
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4520 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pocket 2 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 18 points higher (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket 2 (99/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Pocket 2 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pocket 2 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Pocket 2 (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pocket 2 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (67/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pocket 2 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9000S | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1062256 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1136x2690 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4520 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 170.0×75.5×7.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pocket 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 7MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pocket 2
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1136x2690
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pocket 2
- 4520 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pocket 2 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei Pocket 2 by 77.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket 2 (99/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Pocket 2 (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pocket 2 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Pocket 2 (80/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pocket 2 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (67/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pocket 2 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Huawei Pocket 2 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pocket 2 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Pocket 2 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pocket 2 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pocket 2 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Pocket 2 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.