Google Pixel 7a vs Huawei nova 12
The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 7a leads — 38/100 vs 34/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 12 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova 12 is thinner (7.0mm vs 9.0mm).
Google Pixel 7a
Huawei nova 12
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (12/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4385 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 191g vs 193g
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Huawei nova 12, the Google Pixel 7a scores 4 points higher (38/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (67/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (46/100 vs 22/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (67/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (46/100 vs 22/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 7a | Huawei nova 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | Kirin 830 | |
| AnTuTu | 1194673 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1459 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3451 | — | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1084x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4385 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 5W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $180 | — |
Google Pixel 7a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Google Pixel 7a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 7a
- 4385 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 5W
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (67/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (46/100 vs 22/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Huawei nova 12?
The Google Pixel 7a edges out the Huawei nova 12 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Huawei nova 12?
The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Huawei nova 12 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Huawei nova 12?
The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Huawei nova 12?
The Google Pixel 7a leads on performance (12/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Huawei nova 12?
The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use.