Huawei nova 3i vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei nova 3i (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, 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 28/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3340); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 336,905); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 3i doesn't; the Huawei nova 3i is noticeably lighter (169g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 3i
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei nova 3i better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 225g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3340 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 3i vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 48 points higher (76/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (99/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (35/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (82/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 3i | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3340 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.6×75.2×7.6 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 3i
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 3i
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 3i
- 3340 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 3i and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei nova 3i by 92.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (99/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (99/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (35/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (80/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (82/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 3i or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i by 48 points (76/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 3i and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei nova 3i has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 3i or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 3i or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 3i over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.