Huawei Nova 15 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei Nova 15 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, 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 62/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,033,121); the Huawei Nova 15 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 15
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei Nova 15 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 225g
- Better camera (45/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1033121
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 14 points higher (76/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 leads (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (99/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (70/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1033121 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.5×7.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 15
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 15
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 15 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei Nova 15 by 77.8% 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 (99/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (70/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 15 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Nova 15 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Nova 15 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Nova 15 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.