Huawei nova 12 SE vs Oppo Reno8 5G
The Huawei nova 12 SE (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Oppo Reno8 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno8 5G leads — 30/100 vs 29/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP.
Huawei nova 12 SE
Oppo Reno8 5G
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 29/100
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Lighter: 179g vs 186g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 35/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 SE vs the Oppo Reno8 5G, the Oppo Reno8 5G scores 1 points higher (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G and the Huawei nova 12 SE are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G and the Huawei nova 12 SE are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 SE | Oppo Reno8 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 112 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm | 160.6×73.4×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 179 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12 SE
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Oppo Reno8 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 12 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Oppo Reno8 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova 12 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Oppo Reno8 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G and the Huawei nova 12 SE are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G and the Huawei nova 12 SE are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 SE or the Oppo Reno8 5G?
The Oppo Reno8 5G edges out the Huawei nova 12 SE by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 SE and the Oppo Reno8 5G?
The Huawei nova 12 SE has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Oppo Reno8 5G — 30/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 SE over the Oppo Reno8 5G?
The Huawei nova 12 SE is a better fit for everyday use. The Oppo Reno8 5G is a better fit for everyday use.