Huawei nova 12 vs Nokia XR21
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 57/100 vs 46/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei nova 12 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 231g).
Huawei nova 12
Nokia XR21
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Lighter: 191g vs 231g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 24/100)
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Nokia XR21, the Huawei nova 12 scores 11 points higher (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (75/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (75/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei nova 12 is noticeably better than the Nokia XR21 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.