Huawei nova 12 vs Poco F7
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 51/100 vs 34/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei nova 12 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 215g).
Huawei nova 12
Poco F7
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 191g vs 215g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 31/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (40/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 46/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Poco F7, the Poco F7 scores 17 points higher (51/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (61/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (82/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Poco F7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2205289 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2070 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 6694 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 215 g | |
| Price | — | $399 |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (40/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (65/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (61/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (82/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 12 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Poco F7?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Poco F7 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Poco F7?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 or the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (40/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Poco F7?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.