Huawei nova 12 vs ZTE Blade V80 Design
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the ZTE Blade V80 Design (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 29/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V80 Design has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600).
Huawei nova 12
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better camera (41/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the Huawei nova 12 scores 5 points higher (34/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (41/100 vs 27/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100). 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 Blade V80 Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Unisoc T7280 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 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 | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 191 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- 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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100).
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 Blade V80 Design?
The Huawei nova 12 edges out the ZTE Blade V80 Design by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.