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Huawei nova 12 Ultra vs Motorola Moto S50
Comparison between Huawei nova 12 Ultra and Motorola Moto S50: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and Motorola.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | nova 12 Ultra | Moto S50 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.2 | 8.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.2 | 7.0 |
| Camera | 6.5 | 8.1 |
| Connectivity | 7.6 | 7.3 |
| Battery & charging | 6.2 | 5.8 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 12 Ultra, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,600 mAh
- against 4,310 mAh
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against pOLED
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 100 W
- against 68 W
Motorola Moto S50, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Weight
- 170 g
- against 198 g
- Usable Surface
- 94.4 %
- against 89 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 12 Ultra | Moto S50 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9000S | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Maleoon 910 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.62 GHz Best value | 2.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 675,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,026 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,932 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Taishan and Cortex-A510 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.5 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Nine-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
Design
| Specification | nova 12 Ultra | Moto S50 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, White | Blue, Gold, Red, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm Best value | 8.1 mm |
| Body Width | 75 mm | 71.2 mm |
| Body Height | 163.1 mm | 154.1 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 170 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89 % | 94.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Polyurethane |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68, MIL-STD-810H |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | nova 12 Ultra | Moto S50 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,600 mAh Best value | 4,310 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 68 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
Display
| Specification | nova 12 Ultra | Moto S50 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | pOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 3,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.76″ Best value | 6.36″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,224 px | 1,272 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,776 px Best value | 2,670 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 449 ppi | 460 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | 360 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Kunlun Glass, HDR, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, 2160Hz PWM, Always-On Display | HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass 3, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Curved Glass, DC Dimming, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, SGS Certified, LTPO |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 12 Ultra | Moto S50 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 12 Ultra | Moto S50 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | nova 12 Ultra | Moto S50 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 4 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | HarmonyOS | Android |
| OS Version | 4 | 14 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 12 Ultra | Moto S50 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B7, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B9, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B26, 3G UMTS B28, 3G UMTS B34, 3G UMTS B39, 3G UMTS B40, 3G UMTS B41, 3G UMTS B42, 3G UMTS B43, 3G UMTS B48, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G, EVDO |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, L2HC | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Satellite Connectivity | NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 3,270 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,270 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nova 12 Ultra | Moto S50 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | nova 12 Ultra | Moto S50 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | ADA-AL00U | XT2309-5 |
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