Huawei nova 12 vs Oppo Reno12 (China)
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Oppo Reno12 (China) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads — 41/100 vs 34/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo Reno12 (China) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600).
Huawei nova 12
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Overall rating 34/100
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 179g vs 191g
- Better camera (62/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 46/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Oppo Reno12 (China), the Oppo Reno12 (China) scores 7 points higher (41/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (62/100 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 Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (62/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Oppo Reno12 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | MediaTek Dimensity 8250 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 14, ColorOS 14.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 161.4×74.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 179 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
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 Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (62/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (76/100 vs 61/100).
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 Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Oppo Reno12 (China) edges out the Huawei nova 12 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Oppo Reno12 (China) — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Oppo Reno12 (China) leads on camera score (62/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Oppo Reno12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.