Huawei nova 12 vs ZTE V40 Pro
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 22/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE V40 Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei nova 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't; the Huawei nova 12 is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.3mm).
Huawei nova 12
ZTE V40 Pro
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 191g
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 46/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the Huawei nova 12 scores 12 points higher (34/100 vs 22/100). 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 V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 and the ZTE V40 Pro are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | ZTE V40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 190 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
ZTE V40 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE V40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE V40 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- 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 V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 and the ZTE V40 Pro are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (62/100 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 V40 Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 is noticeably better than the ZTE V40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 22/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.