Honor Play 3e vs Huawei nova 12
The Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 7/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 12 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 3e doesn't; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 191g).
Honor Play 3e
Huawei nova 12
- Lighter: 146g vs 191g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 61/100)
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Huawei nova 12, the Huawei nova 12 scores 27 points higher (34/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Huawei nova 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Kirin 830 | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | — | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1084x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 191 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (41/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (46/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (100/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Huawei nova 12?
The Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e by 27 points (34/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Huawei nova 12 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e or the Huawei nova 12?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor Play 3e is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use.