Huawei nova 12 vs Realme GT7 (China)
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 57/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei nova 12 is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.3mm).
Huawei nova 12
Realme GT7 (China)
- Lighter: 191g vs 203g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 54/100)
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Realme GT7 (China), the Realme GT7 (China) scores 14 points higher (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (72/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (75/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Realme GT7 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2835794 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 203 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Realme GT7 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT7 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT7 (China)
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (72/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (75/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 12 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Realme GT7 (China) — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.