Huawei nova 12 vs Realme 9 Pro Plus
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 23/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 12 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500).
Huawei nova 12
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (41/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 23/100
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus, the Huawei nova 12 scores 11 points higher (34/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (41/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Realme 9 Pro Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 191 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- 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 Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (46/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
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 Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Huawei nova 12 is noticeably better than the Realme 9 Pro Plus — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.