Huawei nova 12 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Huawei nova 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 Pro leads — 56/100 vs 50/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 12 Pro has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei nova 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,117,236 vs 750,481); the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12 Pro
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Huawei nova 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1117236 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1325 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4118 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 201g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Huawei nova 12 Pro scores 6 points higher (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro leads (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro leads (51/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (77/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 Pro | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 1117236 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2776 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.0×7.7 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12 Pro and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei nova 12 Pro leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 48.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (84/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (77/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei nova 12 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei nova 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei nova 12 Pro leads on performance (63/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei nova 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.