Huawei nova 12 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei nova 12 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 12 better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 227g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (75/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (92/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (75/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.