Huawei nova 12
Huawei · 2023 27.07.2026 · updated 28.07.2026
Huawei nova 12 (2023) is a solid mid-ranger from Huawei. MobileRank rating: 57/100. camera 44/100, battery 51/100, display 80/100, portability 75/100.
Specifications
| Processor | Kirin 830 |
| Display | 6.7" OLED, 1084x2412, 120Hz |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB |
| Battery | 4600 mAh · ≈8.5 hrs of active use* |
| Charging | 100W / No wireless charging |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 |
| Dimensions | 161.5 × 75.4 × 7.0 mm |
| Weight | 191g |
| NFC | yes |
* battery life is an estimated figure based on capacity, display, and chipset — not a lab measurement.
Cameras
| Main | 50MP f/1.9 |
| Ultrawide | 8MP |
| Front | 60MP |
Benchmarks
Performance
Overview and verdict
The Huawei nova 12 — a solid mid-ranger from Huawei released in 2023 — runs on the Kirin 830. Its overall MobileRank rating is 57/100. The camera system includes a 50 MP main sensor (score: 44/100).
Pros
- Fast charging at 100W
- 6.7" OLED display at 120 Hz
- Lightweight body (191g)
Cons
- No wireless charging
- No telephoto camera
Frequently asked questions
What processor does the Huawei nova 12 have?
The Huawei nova 12 runs on the Kirin 830 chipset.
What is the Huawei nova 12's rating?
The Huawei nova 12 scores 57 out of 100 in the MobileRank rating. Categories: camera 44/100, battery 51/100, display 80/100, portability 75/100.
What battery does the Huawei nova 12 have?
The Huawei nova 12 has a 4600 mAh battery with 100W charging. Battery score: 51/100.
Is the Huawei nova 12 worth buying?
The Huawei nova 12 has no pronounced profile: its best category is display (80/100), its weakest camera (44/100). Overall rating — 57/100 (solid mid-ranger).
Device profile
Category scores
The score is built from the five categories below (weights are in the methodology); 62% of the weight is known. Value for money is computed separately and is not part of the overall score. Missing data: Performance — these categories are excluded from the overall score. The price is unknown, so value for money is not computed. How the rating works →