Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, 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 73/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,622,749).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Better camera (74/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1622749
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 230g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 3 points higher (76/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1622749 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max by 65.1% 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 Pura 90s Pro Max (99/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (74/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.