Huawei nova 12 vs Realme realme V23i
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 11/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Realme realme V23i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei nova 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme realme V23i doesn't; the Huawei nova 12 is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.1mm).
Huawei nova 12
Realme realme V23i
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 191g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Realme realme V23i, the Huawei nova 12 scores 23 points higher (34/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (46/100 vs 36/100). 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 realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Realme realme V23i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 185 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Realme realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- 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 realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (41/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
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 realme V23i?
The Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 23 points (34/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Realme realme V23i?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Realme realme V23i — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Realme realme V23i?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Realme realme V23i?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.