Huawei nova 12 vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads — 44/100 vs 34/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei nova 12 is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.9mm).
Huawei nova 12
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Faster charging: 100W vs 70W
- Better camera (41/100 vs 40/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 10 points higher (44/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (63/100 vs 46/100). 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 | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1700848 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 15, HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (21/100 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 and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (63/100 vs 46/100).
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 Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 12 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 44/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.