Huawei nova 12 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 56/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,030,315); the Huawei nova 12 Ultra is noticeably lighter (198g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei nova 12 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 223g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1030315
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 33 points higher (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (100/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (63/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1030315 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2776 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.0×7.7 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei nova 12 Ultra by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (100/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (78/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (90/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (63/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.