Huawei nova 5z vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei nova 5z (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 42/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4000); 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 5z doesn't; the Huawei nova 5z is noticeably lighter (178g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5z
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei nova 5z better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 225g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (69/100 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 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 5z vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 34 points higher (76/100 vs 42/100). 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 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5z and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5z significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (69/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5z | 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 | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.1×73.9×8.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5z
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5z
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 5z
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 5z and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei nova 5z 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 5z (99/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (99/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5z and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (80/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5z significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (69/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5z or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z by 34 points (76/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5z and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei nova 5z has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5z 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 5z 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.