Huawei nova 12 vs Realme V21
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 (2023) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 10/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Realme V21 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 V21 doesn't.
Huawei nova 12
Realme V21
- 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)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Overall rating 10/100
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Realme V21, the Huawei nova 12 scores 24 points higher (34/100 vs 10/100). 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 V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (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 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 V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" TFT | |
| 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 | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| 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 V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
- 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 V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (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 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 V21?
The Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 24 points (34/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Realme V21?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Realme V21?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Realme V21?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.