Huawei nova 8 SE 4G vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (2021) runs on the Kirin 710A, 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 41/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 343,622); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G doesn't; the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G is noticeably lighter (180g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei nova 8 SE 4G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 180g vs 225g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 35 points higher (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (80/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (76/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 8 SE 4G | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3800 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×74.8×7.5 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- 3800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 8 SE 4G and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei nova 8 SE 4G by 92.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (99/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (80/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (76/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G by 35 points (76/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G leads on camera score (43/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G 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.