Huawei Nova 15 Max vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei Nova 15 Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon 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 52/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 8500); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 808,658).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 15 Max
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei Nova 15 Max better?
- Better portability (40/100 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 8500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 232g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Max vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 24 points higher (76/100 vs 52/100). 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 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (99/100 vs 84/100). 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 15 Max (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Max | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 808658 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 909 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2399 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 15 Max and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei Nova 15 Max by 82.6% 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 15 Max (99/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (99/100 vs 84/100).
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 15 Max (80/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max by 24 points (76/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Max and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 Max 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 15 Max 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 15 Max 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.