Huawei Pura X Max vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, 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 70/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5300); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 2,107,301); the Huawei Pura X Max is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Better camera (55/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 229g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 6 points higher (76/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (55/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (58/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei Pura X Max by 54.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (99/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (55/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (58/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Huawei Pura X Max by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Pura X Max 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.