Huawei nova 12 vs Infinix Zero 40
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Infinix Zero 40 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Zero 40 leads — 66/100 vs 57/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Zero 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP.
Huawei nova 12
Infinix Zero 40
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Lighter: 191g vs 195g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 63/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (69/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Infinix Zero 40, the Infinix Zero 40 scores 9 points higher (66/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero 40 leads (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Infinix Zero 40 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero 40 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Zero 40 is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (75/100 vs 63/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Infinix Zero 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1256 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4207 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, XOS 14.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 164.3×74.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Infinix Zero 40
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Zero 40
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Infinix Zero 40
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 20W
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Zero 40 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero 40 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (69/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Zero 40 is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (75/100 vs 63/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Infinix Zero 40?
The Infinix Zero 40 edges out the Huawei nova 12 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Infinix Zero 40?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Infinix Zero 40 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Infinix Zero 40?
The Infinix Zero 40 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Infinix Zero 40?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Infinix Zero 40 is a better fit for active users.