Huawei Nova 16s vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei Nova 16s (2026) runs on the 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 67/100 (a 9-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 1,121,894); the Huawei Nova 16s is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16s
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei Nova 16s better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Better camera (61/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1121894
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16s vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 9 points higher (76/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16s leads (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (99/100 vs 64/100). 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 16s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (67/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16s | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8020 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1121894 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 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 | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×75.5×7.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $430 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16s
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16s
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16s and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei Nova 16s by 75.9% 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 16s (99/100 vs 64/100).
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 16s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (61/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (67/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16s or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Huawei Nova 16s by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16s and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Nova 16s has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16s or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Nova 16s leads on camera score (61/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16s or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16s over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Nova 16s 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.