Honor 70 vs Huawei nova 12 SE
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Huawei nova 12 SE (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 leads — 38/100 vs 29/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 70 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 54 MP vs 108 MP.
Honor 70
Huawei nova 12 SE
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 178g vs 186g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 67/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 54MP
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Huawei nova 12 SE, the Honor 70 scores 9 points higher (38/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 70 | Huawei nova 12 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 421228 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1410 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | — | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 186 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 12 SE
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Huawei nova 12 SE?
The Honor 70 edges out the Huawei nova 12 SE by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Huawei nova 12 SE?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Huawei nova 12 SE — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Huawei nova 12 SE?
The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Huawei nova 12 SE?
The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 12 SE is a better fit for everyday use.