Huawei nova 12 vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 34/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei nova 12 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 207g).
Huawei nova 12
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Lighter: 191g vs 207g
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 41/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 46/100)
- Better value for money (69/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 45 points higher (79/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 191 g | 207 g | |
| Price | — | $599 |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (68/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (68/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (61/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 45 points (79/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.