Huawei nova 12 vs Oppo Reno8 5G
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Oppo Reno8 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 30/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 12 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500).
Huawei nova 12
Oppo Reno8 5G
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Lighter: 179g vs 191g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Oppo Reno8 5G, the Huawei nova 12 scores 4 points higher (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G 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 Reno8 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 112 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 160.6×73.4×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 179 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Oppo Reno8 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo Reno8 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Oppo Reno8 5G
- 4500 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, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G 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 Reno8 5G?
The Huawei nova 12 edges out the Oppo Reno8 5G by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Oppo Reno8 5G?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Oppo Reno8 5G — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Oppo Reno8 5G?
The Oppo Reno8 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Oppo Reno8 5G?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Oppo Reno8 5G is a better fit for everyday use.