Huawei nova 12 vs Nokia C31
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Nokia C31 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 10/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia C31 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei nova 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C31 doesn't; the Huawei nova 12 is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.6mm).
Huawei nova 12
Nokia C31
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 200g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4600 mAh
- Overall rating 10/100
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Nokia C31, the Huawei nova 12 scores 24 points higher (34/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). 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 | Nokia C31 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 12 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 191 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Nokia C31
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C31
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C31
- 5050 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (41/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100).
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 Nokia C31?
The Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 24 points (34/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Nokia C31?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nokia C31 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Nokia C31?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Nokia C31?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use.