Huawei nova 12 vs Realme Neo8
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 66/100 vs 34/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei nova 12 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 215g).
Huawei nova 12
Realme Neo8
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 191g vs 215g
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 31/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 32 points higher (66/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (69/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (69/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (61/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 215 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (71/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (69/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (61/100 vs 31/100).
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 Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 32 points (66/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Realme Neo8 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (71/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users.