Huawei nova 4 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei nova 4 (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, 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 36/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 470,805); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 4 doesn't; the Huawei nova 4 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 4
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei nova 4 better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 225g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 4 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 40 points higher (76/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Huawei nova 4 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (80/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 4 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (78/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 4 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2310 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.1×7.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 25MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 4
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2310
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 4
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 4 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei nova 4 by 89.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (99/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (99/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Huawei nova 4 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (80/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 4 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (78/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 4 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 by 40 points (76/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 4 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei nova 4 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 4 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 4 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.