Huawei nova Y72S vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei nova Y72S (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, 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 36/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 424,216); the Huawei nova Y72S is noticeably lighter (207g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y72S
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei nova Y72S better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 225g
- Better portability (45/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y72S vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 40 points higher (76/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (99/100 vs 43/100). 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 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y72S is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y72S | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×77.7×8.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y72S
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y72S
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y72S
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y72S and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei nova Y72S by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (99/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (99/100 vs 43/100).
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 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (80/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y72S is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y72S or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S by 40 points (76/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y72S and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei nova Y72S has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y72S or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y72S or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y72S 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.