Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Vivo Y12
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Vivo Y12 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 26/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 177,554); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y12 doesn't; the Vivo Y12 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Vivo Y12
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y12 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 231g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y12, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (72/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12 (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12 (74/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y12 (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y12 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (55/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Vivo Y12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 720x1544 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 159.4×76.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y12
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y12
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1544
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Vivo Y12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Vivo Y12 by 811.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12 (67/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12 (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12 (74/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y12 (83/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y12 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (55/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y12?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12 by 46 points (72/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Vivo Y12?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo Y12 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y12?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y12?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Vivo Y12?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.