Huawei nova 12 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 75/100 vs 34/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Huawei nova 12 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 216g).
Huawei nova 12
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 191g vs 216g
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 30/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 46/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 41 points higher (75/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 191 g | 216 g | |
| Price | — | $499 |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (63/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (74/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (61/100 vs 30/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 41 points (75/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (63/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.