Huawei nova 12 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads — 57/100 vs 34/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 12 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4300).
Huawei nova 12
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better camera (41/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 23/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 34/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 191g
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 scores 23 points higher (57/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (41/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (46/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (41/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (46/100 vs 23/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (55/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3271 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11051 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 191 g | 180 g | |
| Price | — | $1099 |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei nova 12
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (77/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (41/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (46/100 vs 23/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (75/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (55/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 23 points (57/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (77/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for active users.