Huawei Pura X vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12

The Huawei Pura X (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, 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 63/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4720); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,383,793); the Huawei Pura X is noticeably lighter (193g vs 225g).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura X — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei Pura X

Performance 68
Display 80
Camera 49
Battery 60
Portability 71
Value for money —

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 80
Portability 38
Value for money —

What makes Huawei Pura X better?

  • Lighter: 193g vs 225g

  • Better camera (49/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (71/100 vs 38/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1383793
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1370
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4446
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4720 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 68/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pura X vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 13 points higher (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X leads (49/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X is a bit better (49/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (71/100 vs 38/100).

Huawei Pura X: The Huawei Pura X is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12: The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei Pura X Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9020 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1383793 4647154
Geekbench Single 1370 3639
Geekbench Multi 4446 11047
Display 6.3" Foldable LTPO2 OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1320x2120 1440x3200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 4720 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Wireless charging 40W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 40 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 5.0 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 2200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8 IP69
Dimensions 143.2×91.7×7.2 mm 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 193 g 225 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Huawei Pura X

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 7MP
49
camera

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Huawei Pura X

  • 6.3" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
  • Resolution: 1320x2120
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Huawei Pura X

  • 4720 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 40W
60
battery

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Pura X and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Pura X HiSilicon Kirin 9020
63/100
1383793 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
76/100 +70.2%
4647154 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei Pura X by 70.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X (99/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X (99/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X is a bit better (49/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X (80/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (71/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei Pura X or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura X — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Huawei Pura X has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Huawei Pura X leads on camera score (49/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X 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 X over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Huawei Pura X 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.