Huawei Pocket S vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei Pocket S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G, 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 48/100 (a 28-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 783,606); the Huawei Pocket S is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pocket S
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei Pocket S better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2943
- 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 54/100)
- 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 Pocket S vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 28 points higher (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 54/100). 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 Pocket S (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (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 Pocket S (80/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pocket S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (73/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pocket S | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1188x2790 | 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 | 7 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 170.0×75.5×7.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pocket S
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 7MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pocket S
- 6.9" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 1188x2790
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pocket S
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pocket S and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei Pocket S by 83.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (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 Pocket S (80/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pocket S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (73/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pocket S or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S by 28 points (76/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pocket S and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Pocket S has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pocket S 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 Pocket S or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pocket S 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.