Huawei nova 14 Lite vs Oppo Reno12 (China)
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite (2025) and the Oppo Reno12 (China) (2024) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads — 41/100 vs 36/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 14 Lite has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000).
Huawei nova 14 Lite
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 51/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Lighter: 179g vs 191g
- Better camera (62/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite vs the Oppo Reno12 (China), the Oppo Reno12 (China) scores 5 points higher (41/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (62/100 vs 41/100). 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 Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (62/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the Oppo Reno12 (China) are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 14 Lite | Oppo Reno12 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Dimensity 8250 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 14, ColorOS 14.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.5×7.2 mm | 161.4×74.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 179 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- 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 Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (62/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the Oppo Reno12 (China) are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (76/100 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 14 Lite or the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Oppo Reno12 (China) edges out the Huawei nova 14 Lite by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Oppo Reno12 (China) — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Oppo Reno12 (China) leads on camera score (62/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 Lite over the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Oppo Reno12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.