Huawei nova 10z vs Huawei nova 12
Comparing the Huawei nova 10z (2022) and the Huawei nova 12 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 18/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 12 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10z doesn't; the Huawei nova 12 is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.4mm).
Huawei nova 10z
Huawei nova 12
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 191g
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 61/100)
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better camera (41/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 10z vs the Huawei nova 12, the Huawei nova 12 scores 16 points higher (34/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (46/100 vs 17/100). 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 10z (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 and the Huawei nova 10z are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (46/100 vs 17/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10z notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 10z | Huawei nova 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Kirin 830 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1084x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 191 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 10z
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Huawei nova 10z
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 10z
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- 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 10z (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 and the Huawei nova 10z are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (46/100 vs 17/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10z notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (76/100 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 10z or the Huawei nova 12?
The Huawei nova 12 is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 10z — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10z and the Huawei nova 12?
The Huawei nova 10z has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Huawei nova 12 — 34/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10z over the Huawei nova 12?
The Huawei nova 10z is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use.