Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 12 vs Motorola Moto G55
Comparison between Huawei nova 12 and Motorola Moto G55: 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 | Moto G55 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 6.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.7 | 6.0 |
| Camera | 6.0 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 7.0 |
| Battery & charging | 6.2 | 6.3 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 12, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against IPS LCD
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
Motorola Moto G55, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,600 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Weight
- 182 g
- against 191 g
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 12 | Moto G55 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 830 | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G78 | IMG BXM-8-256 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.49 GHz | 2.5 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 470,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 884 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,291 |
| CPU Description | 2x ARM Cortex-A78 at 2.49 GHz + 6x ARM Cortex-A55 | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.5 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
Design
| Specification | nova 12 | Moto G55 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, White | Grey, Green, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 7 mm Best value | 8.1 mm |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 73.8 mm |
| Body Height | 161.5 mm | 161.6 mm |
| Weight | 191 g | 182 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88.9 % Best value | 85.7 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Glass | Plastic, Glass, Leather Best value |
| Resistance Features | — | IP54 |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | B |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
| Drop Test Count | — | 180 |
Battery
| Specification | nova 12 | Moto G55 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| 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 | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 52 h 4 min |
| Charge cycles | — | 800 |
Display
| Specification | nova 12 | Moto G55 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.49″ |
| 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 | 405 ppi Best value |
| 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 | Gorilla Glass 5, Mohs Level 4, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 12 | Moto G55 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 12 | Moto G55 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | nova 12 | Moto G55 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Moto G55 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, 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, 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 B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B26, 3G UMTS B28, 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 B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 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, 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 n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| 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, MIMO |
| 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, QZSS |
| 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 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Smart Connect Support, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,770 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,250 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nova 12 | Moto G55 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Dolby Atmos |
Technical
| Specification | nova 12 | Moto G55 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | BLK-AL00 | XT2435-2 |
