Huawei nova 14 Lite vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite (2025) and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 59/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5500); the Huawei nova 14 Lite is noticeably lighter (191g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 14 Lite
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei nova 14 Lite better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 225g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 17 points higher (76/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (80/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (72/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 14 Lite | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | 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 | 5500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.5×7.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 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 14 Lite
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- 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 14 Lite (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (80/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (72/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 14 Lite — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 Lite 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.