Huawei nova Flip S vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei nova Flip S (2025) runs on the Kirin 8030, 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 57/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4440); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,146,138); the Huawei nova Flip S is noticeably lighter (195g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Flip S
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei nova Flip S better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 225g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4440 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Flip S vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 19 points higher (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Flip S is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (73/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Flip S | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8030 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1136x2690 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4440 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 169.8×75.4×6.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Flip S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Flip S
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1136x2690
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Flip S
- 4440 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Flip S and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei nova Flip S by 75.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (99/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Flip S is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (80/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (73/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Flip S or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Huawei nova Flip S — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Flip S and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei nova Flip S has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Flip S or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei nova Flip S leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Flip S or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Flip S over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei nova Flip S is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.