Huawei nova 10 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei nova 10 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, 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 53/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 10 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei nova 10 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 225g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 10 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 23 points higher (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (90/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 10 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.2×73.9×6.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 10 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei nova 10 by 83.1% 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (80/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (90/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 by 23 points (76/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei nova 10 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei nova 10 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 10 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 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.