Huawei nova Y61 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 (2022) and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 37/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei nova Y61 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y61
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei nova Y61 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 225g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 39 points higher (76/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y61 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (57/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y61 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×75.8×8.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y61
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y61
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y61 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (57/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 by 39 points (76/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y61 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei nova Y61 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y61 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.