Huawei nova 12 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei nova 12 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei nova 12 better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 223g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (75/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (90/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (75/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 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 16?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.