Huawei nova 10 Youth vs Huawei nova 12
The Huawei nova 10 Youth (2023) 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 25/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 12 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10 Youth doesn't.
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Huawei nova 12
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 25/100
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 10 Youth vs the Huawei nova 12, the Huawei nova 12 scores 9 points higher (34/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (46/100 vs 23/100). 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 Youth (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 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (46/100 vs 23/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100. In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 10 Youth | Huawei nova 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G | Kirin 830 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1084x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 191 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- 4000 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 Youth (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 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (46/100 vs 23/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 Youth or the Huawei nova 12?
The Huawei nova 12 edges out the Huawei nova 10 Youth by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 Youth and the Huawei nova 12?
The Huawei nova 10 Youth has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Huawei nova 12 — 34/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 Youth over the Huawei nova 12?
The Huawei nova 10 Youth is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use.