Huawei nova 12 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei nova 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, 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 56/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,117,236); the Huawei nova 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12 Pro
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei nova 12 Pro better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 225g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1117236
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 20 points higher (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (99/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Huawei nova 12 Pro are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (62/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 Pro | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1117236 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2776 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.0×7.7 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12 Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei nova 12 Pro by 76.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (99/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Huawei nova 12 Pro are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (80/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (62/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro by 20 points (76/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei nova 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei nova 12 Pro 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.