Huawei nova 12 vs Nokia 8
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 57/100 vs 29/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 12 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 191g).
Huawei nova 12
Nokia 8
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (44/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Lighter: 160g vs 191g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Nokia 8, the Huawei nova 12 scores 28 points higher (57/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (44/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (44/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 7.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12
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In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (80/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (44/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (51/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Nokia 8?
The Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 28 points (57/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Nokia 8?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Nokia 8?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Nokia 8?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.