Huawei Nova 16z vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei Nova 16z (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 64/100 (a 12-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 1,146,138).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16z
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei Nova 16z better?
- Better camera (45/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1146138
- 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 65/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16z vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 12 points higher (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16z leads (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16z is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16z | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 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 | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $370 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6000 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 16z and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei Nova 16z by 75.3% 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 16z (99/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16z is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16z — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16z and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Nova 16z has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Nova 16z leads on camera score (45/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16z 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 16z over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Nova 16z 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.