Huawei nova 12 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 31/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 12 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei nova 12 is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.6mm).
Huawei nova 12
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 191g vs 194g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 39/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 57/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Huawei nova 12 scores 3 points higher (34/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (41/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (41/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Huawei nova 12 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.