Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 12s vs Motorola Moto G85
Comparison between Huawei nova 12s and Motorola Moto G85: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and Motorola.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 12s, ahead on Design & display and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | nova 12s | Moto G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 7.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.1 | 5.9 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 6.6 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 6.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 12s, 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)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against DDR4
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- against 30 W
Motorola Moto G85, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 12s | Moto G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 642L | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 587,561 | 475,000 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-A78 and Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.3 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | nova 12s | Moto G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green, White, Gold, Blue | Olive, Blue, Grey, Magenta |
| Body Thickness | 6.9 mm Best value | 7.6 mm |
| Body Width | 75 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Body Height | 161.3 mm | 161.9 mm |
| Weight | 168 g Best value | 171 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.5 % | 90.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Glass | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP52 |
Battery
| Specification | nova 12s | Moto G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W Best value | 30 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | nova 12s | Moto G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | — |
| 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 | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, SGS Certified | Gorilla Glass 5, One Billion Colors, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 12s | Moto G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 12s | Moto G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | nova 12s | Moto G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 14 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 14 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 12s | Moto G85 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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, LTE B28, 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 n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, 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 | NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 3,700 Mbps Best value | 2,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 2,900 Mbps Best value | 1,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nova 12s | Moto G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | nova 12s | Moto G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | FOA-LX9 | XT2427-3 |
