Huawei nova 12 vs Vivo Y31d
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Vivo Y31d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 33/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y31d has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei nova 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y31d doesn't; the Huawei nova 12 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 219g).
Huawei nova 12
Vivo Y31d
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Lighter: 191g vs 219g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 26/100)
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 46/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Vivo Y31d, the Huawei nova 12 scores 1 points higher (34/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31d leads (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y31d leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Vivo Y31d (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31d is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31d (61/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y31d significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Vivo Y31d | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 522680 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 489 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1532 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1250 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 219 g | |
| Price | — | $185 |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo Y31d
- Main: 50MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y31d
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y31d
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- 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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Vivo Y31d (41/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31d is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31d (61/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y31d significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Vivo Y31d?
The Huawei nova 12 edges out the Vivo Y31d by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Vivo Y31d?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo Y31d — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Vivo Y31d?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Vivo Y31d?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y31d is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.