Huawei nova 12 vs Motorola Edge 40 Neo
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 34/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 191g).
Huawei nova 12
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
- Overall rating 34/100
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 170g vs 191g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 61/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 4 points higher (38/100 vs 34/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (88/100 vs 55/100). 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 Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (88/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.5" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 68W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 103 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 170 g | |
| Price | — | $316 |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12
Price unknownperformance
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 Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (87/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (88/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the Huawei nova 12 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — 38/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.