Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 12 Pro vs vivo iQOO Z9s
Comparison between Huawei nova 12 Pro and vivo iQOO Z9s: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and vivo.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 12 Pro, ahead on Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | nova 12 Pro | iQOO Z9s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.0 | 6.2 |
| Camera | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| Connectivity | 7.4 | 6.9 |
| Battery & charging | 6.2 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 12 Pro, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against AMOLED
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 449 ppi
- against 388 ppi
- Fast Charge Power
- 100 W
- against 44 W
vivo iQOO Z9s, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,500 mAh
- against 4,600 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 708,000
- against 521,000
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.2
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 12 Pro | iQOO Z9s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9000S | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Maleoon 910 MP4 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.62 GHz Best value | 2.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 521,000 | 708,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,026 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,932 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1x2.62 GHz Taishan Big, 3x2.15 GHz Taishan Mid and 4x1.53 GHz Cortex-A510 cores. | Octa-core processor with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.5 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | nova 12 Pro | iQOO Z9s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, White, Pink | Titanium, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm | 7.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 163.1 mm | 163.7 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 182 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89 % | 90.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Glass | Glass |
| Resistance Features | — | IP64 |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 7.5 mm |
Battery
| Specification | nova 12 Pro | iQOO Z9s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,600 mAh | 5,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 44 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Charger Included, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging |
Display
| Specification | nova 12 Pro | iQOO Z9s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.76″ | 6.77″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,224 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,776 px Best value | 2,392 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 449 ppi Best value | 388 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | 300 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 8,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, LTPO, HDR, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Dual-Edge Display, 10-Bit Panel, SGS Certified, 2160Hz PWM | Schott Xensation, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 2160Hz PWM, 3840Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 12 Pro | iQOO Z9s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 12 Pro | iQOO Z9s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | nova 12 Pro | iQOO Z9s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 4 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | HarmonyOS | Android |
| OS Version | 4 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | — | 3 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 12 Pro | iQOO Z9s |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, L2HC | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Satellite Connectivity, USB 2.0 | FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 3,270 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,270 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nova 12 Pro | iQOO Z9s |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio, 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | nova 12 Pro | iQOO Z9s |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | ADA-AL00 | I2403 |
