Huawei nova 13 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei nova 13 (2024) runs on the Kirin 8000, 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 56/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 808,658); the Huawei nova 13 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 13
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei nova 13 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 225g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 808658
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 909
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2399
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 13 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 20 points higher (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 13 is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (72/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 13 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8000 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 808658 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 909 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2399 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.3×7.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 13
- 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 13
- 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 13
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 13 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei nova 13 by 82.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (99/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 13 is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (80/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (72/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 13 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 by 20 points (76/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 13 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei nova 13 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 13 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei nova 13 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 13 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 13 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.