Huawei nova 12 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads — 61/100 vs 57/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 12 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.
Huawei nova 12
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 70/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 191g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 4 points higher (61/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (75/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (63/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (51/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (75/100 vs 70/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the Huawei nova 12 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.