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 — 35/100 vs 26/100 (a 9-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 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 198g).
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (10/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 198g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 28/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra scores 9 points higher (35/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra leads (10/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra leads (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra is a bit better (10/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 1030315 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | — | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
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
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra is a bit better (10/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (46/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (83/100 vs 52/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
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 9 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 35/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 28/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra leads on performance (10/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.