Huawei nova 12 vs Huawei Y6p

The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Huawei Y6p (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 14/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Y6p has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei nova 12 is thinner (7.0mm vs 9.0mm).

The Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p by 20 points (34/100 vs 14/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 46
Design 61
Value for money 55
Huawei Y6p
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 2
Battery 36
Design 68
Value for money 100
What makes Huawei nova 12 better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 2/100)
  • Longer battery life (46/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Huawei Y6p better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Lighter: 185g vs 191g

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Huawei Y6p, the Huawei nova 12 scores 20 points higher (34/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (41/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Y6p leads (100/100 vs 55/100). 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 Y6p (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p (41/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Y6p is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Y6p significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova 12: The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Huawei Y6p: The Huawei Y6p is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 12 Huawei Y6p
Processor Kirin 830 MediaTek Helio P22
AnTuTu 156818
Geekbench Single 233
Geekbench Multi 723
Display 6.7" OLED 6.3" LCD
Resolution 1084x2412 1600x720
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 10W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 5 MP
Front camera 60 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 3GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB
OS HarmonyOS 4.0 Android 10
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm
Weight 191 g 185 g
Price $150
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 60MP
41
camera
Huawei Y6p
  • Main: 13MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
2
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1084x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Huawei Y6p
  • 6.3" LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Huawei Y6p
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova 12
Price unknown
Huawei Y6p
$150
Detailed category analysis
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 Y6p (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p (41/100 vs 2/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei Y6p is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Y6p significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Huawei Y6p?

The Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p by 20 points (34/100 vs 14/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Huawei Y6p?

The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Huawei Y6p — 14/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Huawei Y6p?

The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Huawei Y6p?

The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Y6p is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.