Huawei nova 12 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 26/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600).
Huawei nova 12
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (41/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 191g
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 61/100)
- Better value for money (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, the Huawei nova 12 scores 8 points higher (34/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (41/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G leads (99/100 vs 55/100). 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 A17 4G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (41/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (99/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Samsung Galaxy A17 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 548631 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 190 g | |
| Price | — | $153 |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12
Price unknownperformance
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 A17 4G (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (41/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (99/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Huawei nova 12 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.