Huawei nova 12 vs Motorola Defy 2
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 27/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Defy 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei nova 12 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 268g).
Huawei nova 12
Motorola Defy 2
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Lighter: 191g vs 268g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Overall rating 27/100
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Motorola Defy 2, the Huawei nova 12 scores 7 points higher (34/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (41/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (46/100 vs 36/100). 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, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (41/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (61/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Motorola Defy 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 268 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- 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, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (41/100 vs 28/100).
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 nova 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (61/100 vs 0/100).
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 Motorola Defy 2?
The Huawei nova 12 edges out the Motorola Defy 2 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Motorola Defy 2?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Motorola Defy 2 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Motorola Defy 2?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.