Huawei Nova 16 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei Nova 16 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, 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 70/100 (a 6-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 1,155,792); the Huawei Nova 16 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei Nova 16 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Better camera (61/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1155792
- 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 65/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 6 points higher (76/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 leads (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (99/100 vs 65/100). 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 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (60/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $445 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei Nova 16 by 75.1% 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 (99/100 vs 65/100).
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 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (61/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (60/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Huawei Nova 16 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Nova 16 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for active users, 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.