Huawei nova 12 vs Poco C40
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 11/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei nova 12 is thinner (7.0mm vs 9.2mm).
Huawei nova 12
Poco C40
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 204g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 45/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Overall rating 11/100
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Poco C40, the Huawei nova 12 scores 23 points higher (34/100 vs 11/100). 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 Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 and the Poco C40 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Poco C40 (61/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Poco C40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | JLQ | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| 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 | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 204 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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 Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (41/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 and the Poco C40 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Poco C40 (61/100 vs 45/100).
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 Poco C40?
The Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 23 points (34/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Poco C40?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Poco C40 — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Poco C40?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Poco C40?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.