Huawei nova 12 vs Motorola Frontier 22
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads — 42/100 vs 34/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 12 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.
Huawei nova 12
Motorola Frontier 22
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 40/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Motorola Frontier 22, the Motorola Frontier 22 scores 8 points higher (42/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier 22 leads (78/100 vs 41/100). 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 Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Motorola Frontier 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 50W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 191 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
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 Motorola Frontier 22 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (78/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
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 Frontier 22?
The Motorola Frontier 22 edges out the Huawei nova 12 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Motorola Frontier 22 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Motorola Frontier 22 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Motorola Frontier 22?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Frontier 22 is a better fit for everyday use.