Huawei nova 12 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 57/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei nova 12 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei nova 12 better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 225g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 19 points higher (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (75/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (80/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (75/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 12 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.