Huawei nova 14i vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei nova 14i (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 38/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 424,216); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 14i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 14i
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei nova 14i better?
- Lighter: 216g vs 225g
- Better portability (40/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 14i vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 38 points higher (76/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14i and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 14i | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.9×8.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14i
- 7.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 14i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 14i and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei nova 14i by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (99/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (99/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (80/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14i and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14i or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i by 38 points (76/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14i and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei nova 14i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14i or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 14i or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14i 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.