Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 76/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,229,229); the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is thinner (7.1mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei Nova 16 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 220g vs 225g
- Better camera (94/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1229229
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra scores 2 points higher (78/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads (94/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (94/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (57/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1229229 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $695 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei Nova 16 Ultra by 73.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (99/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (94/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (57/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads on camera score (94/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.