Huawei nova 12 vs Samsung Galaxy A03
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 (2023) and the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 16/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A03 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei nova 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't; the Huawei nova 12 is thinner (7.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Huawei nova 12
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 196g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Overall rating 16/100
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Samsung Galaxy A03, the Huawei nova 12 scores 18 points higher (34/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (41/100 vs 23/100). 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 Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (41/100 vs 23/100). 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 55/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Samsung Galaxy A03 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.5" PLS TFT | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 196 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 6.5" PLS TFT
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 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 Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (41/100 vs 23/100).
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 55/100).
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 Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Huawei nova 12 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A03 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 23/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.