Huawei nova 10 Youth vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei nova 10 Youth (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G, 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 46/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10 Youth doesn't; the Huawei nova 10 Youth is noticeably lighter (191g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei nova 10 Youth better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 225g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 10 Youth vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 30 points higher (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (99/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (65/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 10 Youth | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 5W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 5W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (99/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth 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 Youth (80/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (65/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth by 30 points (76/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 Youth and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei nova 10 Youth has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei nova 10 Youth leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 Youth 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.