Huawei nova 10 SE vs Huawei nova 12
The Huawei nova 10 SE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G, while the Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 27/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 12 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP.
Huawei nova 10 SE
Huawei nova 12
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 184g vs 191g
- Better design/ergonomics (70/100 vs 61/100)
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 10 SE vs the Huawei nova 12, the Huawei nova 12 scores 7 points higher (34/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 10 SE | Huawei nova 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G | Kirin 830 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1084x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 191 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 10 SE
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Huawei nova 10 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 10 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- 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 Huawei nova 10 SE (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE is a bit better (70/100 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 Huawei nova 10 SE or the Huawei nova 12?
The Huawei nova 12 edges out the Huawei nova 10 SE by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 SE and the Huawei nova 12?
The Huawei nova 10 SE has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Huawei nova 12 — 34/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 SE over the Huawei nova 12?
The Huawei nova 10 SE is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use.