Huawei nova 12 vs ZTE Blade A7 Prime
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. 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 3200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Huawei nova 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime doesn't; the ZTE Blade A7 Prime is noticeably lighter (165g vs 191g).
Huawei nova 12
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (41/100 vs 2/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 165g vs 191g
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the ZTE Blade A7 Prime, 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 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (46/100 vs 0/100). 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 A7 Prime (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (41/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (93/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | ZTE Blade A7 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 486 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.1" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 3200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 156.7×72.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 165 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- 3200 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 A7 Prime (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (41/100 vs 2/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (46/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (93/100 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 A7 Prime?
The Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime by 27 points (34/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime — 7/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A7 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.