Huawei nova 5 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei nova 5 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, 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 45/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 565,851); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5 doesn't; the Huawei nova 5 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei nova 5 better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 225g
- Better camera (36/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 5 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 31 points higher (76/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (80/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (84/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×74.8×7.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 5
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 5 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei nova 5 by 87.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (99/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (80/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (84/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 by 31 points (76/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei nova 5 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5 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.