Huawei nova 12 vs Tecno Spark 20C
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Tecno Spark 20C (2023) runs on the MediaTek. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 16/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 20C has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei nova 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 20C doesn't; the Huawei nova 12 is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.6mm).
Huawei nova 12
Tecno Spark 20C
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Overall rating 16/100
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Tecno Spark 20C, 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 0/100). 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 Tecno Spark 20C (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (41/100 vs 0/100). 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 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Tecno Spark 20C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | MediaTek | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 163.7×75.6×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Tecno Spark 20C
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 20C
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 20C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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 Tecno Spark 20C (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (41/100 vs 0/100).
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 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 Spark 20C?
The Huawei nova 12 is noticeably better than the Tecno Spark 20C — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Tecno Spark 20C?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Tecno Spark 20C — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Tecno Spark 20C?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Tecno Spark 20C?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Spark 20C is a better fit for everyday use.