Huawei nova Y73 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei nova Y73 (2025) 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 35/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6620); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 343,622); the Huawei nova Y73 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y73
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei nova Y73 better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 225g
- Better portability (54/100 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 6620 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y73 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 41 points higher (76/100 vs 35/100). 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 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (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 Y73 (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y73 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (54/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y73 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 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) | 1000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y73
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y73
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y73 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei nova Y73 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 Y73 (99/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (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 Y73 (80/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y73 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (54/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y73 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 by 41 points (76/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y73 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei nova Y73 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y73 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 Y73 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 Y73 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.