Huawei nova 12 vs ZTE Blade A52 Lite
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 (2023) and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 7/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 12 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei nova 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite doesn't; the Huawei nova 12 is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.6mm).
Huawei nova 12
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 191g
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the ZTE Blade A52 Lite, the Huawei nova 12 scores 27 points higher (34/100 vs 7/100). 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 12/100). 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 Blade A52 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (46/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | ZTE Blade A52 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- 4000 mAh
- 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 Blade A52 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (41/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (46/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100).
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 Blade A52 Lite?
The Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite by 27 points (34/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite — 7/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A52 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.