Huawei nova 12 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 63/100 vs 34/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 12 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 191g).
Huawei nova 12
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 13/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 34/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 191g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 29 points higher (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (46/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (46/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (96/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (55/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 163 g | |
| Price | — | $1099 |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei nova 12
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (73/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (46/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (96/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (55/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 29 points (63/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for active users.