Huawei nova 12 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra leads — 56/100 vs 51/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei nova 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,030,315 vs 954,090); the Huawei nova 12 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Huawei nova 12 Ultra is thinner (7.7mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
What makes Huawei nova 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1030315 vs 954090
- Better Geekbench Single: 1325 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4118 vs 3281
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Lighter: 198g vs 203g
- Higher performance (62/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Huawei nova 12 Ultra scores 5 points higher (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (63/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1030315 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2776 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.0×7.7 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei nova 12 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 8.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (63/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra edges out the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra is a better fit for active users.