Huawei nova 12 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 26/100 (a 8-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 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 191g).
Huawei nova 12
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 191g
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Huawei nova 12 scores 8 points higher (34/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (46/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (83/100 vs 61/100).
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 Z7?
The Huawei nova 12 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.