Huawei nova 12 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads — 65/100 vs 57/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei nova 12 is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.0mm).
Huawei nova 12
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 67/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 191g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 8 points higher (65/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (71/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G edges out the Huawei nova 12 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.