Huawei nova 12 vs Huawei nova 14 Lite
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 (2023) and the Huawei nova 14 Lite (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads — 36/100 vs 34/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 14 Lite has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4600).
Huawei nova 12
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Overall rating 34/100
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Huawei nova 14 Lite, the Huawei nova 14 Lite scores 2 points higher (36/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100). 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 12 | Huawei nova 14 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1084x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | HarmonyOS 5.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 161.8×75.5×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 191 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- 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 — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
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 12 or the Huawei nova 14 Lite?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite edges out the Huawei nova 12 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Huawei nova 14 Lite?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Huawei nova 14 Lite — 36/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Huawei nova 14 Lite?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 14 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.