Huawei Hi nova 9z vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei Hi nova 9z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 (), 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 45/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 499,040); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Hi nova 9z doesn't; the Huawei Hi nova 9z is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Hi nova 9z
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei Hi nova 9z better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 499040
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1897
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Hi nova 9z vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 31 points higher (76/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (59/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Hi nova 9z | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 () | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 499040 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1897 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" LCD IPS | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×74.7×8.6 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Hi nova 9z and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei Hi nova 9z by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (99/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (99/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (80/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (59/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z by 31 points (76/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Hi nova 9z and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Hi nova 9z has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Hi nova 9z leads on camera score (43/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Hi nova 9z 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.