Huawei nova 12 vs Huawei nova Y70 Plus
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 (2023) and the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (2022) 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 Y70 Plus has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei nova 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus doesn't; the Huawei nova 12 is thinner (7.0mm vs 9.0mm).
Huawei nova 12
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 199g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 51/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Overall rating 18/100
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Huawei nova Y70 Plus, the Huawei nova 12 scores 16 points higher (34/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (41/100 vs 25/100). 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 Y70 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (41/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 and the Huawei nova Y70 Plus are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Huawei nova Y70 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 168.3×77.7×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 199 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- 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 Y70 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (41/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 and the Huawei nova Y70 Plus are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).
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 Y70 Plus?
The Huawei nova 12 is noticeably better than the Huawei nova Y70 Plus — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Huawei nova Y70 Plus?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Huawei nova Y70 Plus?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Huawei nova Y70 Plus?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova Y70 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.