Huawei nova 12 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra (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 Ultra leads — 56/100 vs 50/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei nova 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,030,315 vs 750,481); the Huawei nova 12 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 198g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Huawei nova 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1030315 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 (62/100 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 198g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra scores 6 points higher (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra leads (62/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra leads (51/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra 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 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 1030315 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO 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 | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.0×7.7 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO 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 Ultra
- 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 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei nova 12 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 37.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra 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 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra 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 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 Ultra 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 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra leads on performance (62/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra is a better fit for active users.