Huawei nova 12 vs ZTE Axon 50 Lite
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 16/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Lite has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei nova 12 is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.4mm).
Huawei nova 12
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better camera (41/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- 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 ZTE Axon 50 Lite, 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 24/100). 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 ZTE Axon 50 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (41/100 vs 24/100). 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 | ZTE Axon 50 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 13 Tiramisu | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 165.0×76.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
- Main: 50MP
- Front: —
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
- 6.6"
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- 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 ZTE Axon 50 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (41/100 vs 24/100).
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 ZTE Axon 50 Lite?
The Huawei nova 12 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Lite — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the ZTE Axon 50 Lite?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Lite — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the ZTE Axon 50 Lite?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the ZTE Axon 50 Lite?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 50 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.