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 — 82/100 vs 57/100 (a 25-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Huawei nova 12 better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 216g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (65/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 25 points higher (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (65/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (75/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10243 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (65/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (75/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (75/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 25 points (82/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.