Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 12 vs Motorola G85
Comparison between Huawei nova 12 and Motorola G85: 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 | G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.6 | 5.6 |
| Camera | 6.0 | 6.6 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 7.5 |
| Battery & charging | 6.2 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 12, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 100 W
- against 30 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable
Motorola G85, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,600 mAh
- Display Technology
- pOLED
- against OLED
- Weight
- 171 g
- against 191 g
- SIM Configurations
- Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 12 | G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 830 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G78 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.49 GHz Best value | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 475,000 |
| CPU Description | 2x ARM Cortex-A78 at 2.49 GHz + 6x ARM Cortex-A55 | Kryo: 2×2.3 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 cores plus 6×2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
Design
| Specification | nova 12 | G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, White | Blue, Grey, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7 mm Best value | 7.6 mm |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Body Height | 161.5 mm | 161.9 mm |
| Weight | 191 g | 171 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88.9 % | 90 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Glass | Polycarbonate, Leather Best value |
| Resistance Features | — | IP54 |
Battery
| Specification | nova 12 | G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,600 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 30 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | nova 12 | G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | pOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,084 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,412 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | HDR, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, AGC Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, 120Hz | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, HDR10+, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Dual-Edge Display, Gorilla Glass 5, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 12 | G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 12 | G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | nova 12 | G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 4 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | HarmonyOS | Android |
| OS Version | 4 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 12 | G85 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM Best value |
| 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, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 5G NR n1, 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 n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, L2HC | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Computer Sync, eSIM, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
Audio
| Specification | nova 12 | G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers | Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | nova 12 | G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 349 € |
| Model numbers | BLK-AL00 | — |
