Huawei nova 12 vs Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 57/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4600).
Huawei nova 12
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Overall rating 57/100
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 191g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 28 points higher (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (81/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (77/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 28 points (85/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.