Honor Play vs Huawei nova 12
The Honor Play (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, while the Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 8/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 12 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play doesn't; the Honor Play is noticeably lighter (176g vs 191g).
Honor Play
Huawei nova 12
- Lighter: 176g vs 191g
- Better design/ergonomics (80/100 vs 61/100)
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (41/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 5/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play vs the Huawei nova 12, the Huawei nova 12 scores 26 points higher (34/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (41/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (46/100 vs 5/100). 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 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play (41/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play (46/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play | Huawei nova 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | Kirin 830 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1084x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×74.3×7.5 mm | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 191 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Honor Play
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play (41/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play (46/100 vs 5/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (80/100 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 or the Huawei nova 12?
The Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play by 26 points (34/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play and the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor Play has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Huawei nova 12 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play or the Huawei nova 12?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play over the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor Play is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use.