Huawei nova 12 vs ZTE Libero 5G III
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). 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 4120); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei nova 12 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 207g).
Huawei nova 12
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4120 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 207g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 41/100)
- Overall rating 7/100
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, 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 15/100). 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 Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (46/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | ZTE Libero 5G III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4120 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 78.0×168.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 207 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 4120 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 Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (41/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (46/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (61/100 vs 41/100).
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 Libero 5G III?
The Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III by 27 points (34/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 7/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Libero 5G III is a better fit for everyday use.