Huawei nova 12s vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Huawei nova 12s (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 55/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 12s is noticeably lighter (168g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12s
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 12s better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 227g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12s vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12s significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (90/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12s | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12s
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12s
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12s
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12s and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Huawei nova 12s by 83.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (92/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12s significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (90/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12s or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12s and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 12s has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12s or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12s or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12s over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.