Huawei nova 12 SEvsrealme C25

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Huawei
Huawei nova 12 SE
nova 12 SE
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225)
RAM:8GB
Storage:256GB

Quick Stats

The Huawei Nova 12 SE boasts impressive battery life, lasting up to two days with moderate use overall.
The Huawei Nova 12 SE's vibrant display is perfect for media consumption with good color accuracy and brightness.
The Nova 12 SE's camera, while decent, is overpriced and falls short of expectations for content creators.
The Huawei Nova 12 SE delivers smooth performance for everyday tasks but struggles with demanding multitasking and gaming.
realme
realme C25
C25
Processor:MediaTek Helio G70
RAM:4GB
Storage:64GB

Quick Stats

The Realme C25's impressive 27+ hour battery life is its standout feature, offering remarkable performance and convenience.
The Realme C25's display is a mixed bag, but serves its purpose well enough in the budget segment.
The camera on the Realme C25 has decent quality, but lacks low-light performance and stabilization features.
The Realme C25's performance is solid for everyday tasks but struggles with graphically intensive games and demanding apps.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
Huawei nova 12 SE
2.40 GHz
realme C25
2 GHz

RAM

Winner
Huawei nova 12 SE
8GB
realme C25
4GB

Storage

Winner
Huawei nova 12 SE
256GB
realme C25
64GB

Weight

Winner
Huawei nova 12 SE
186g
realme C25
209g
Rank
Huawei nova 12 SE
Winner
#550
realme C25
#797
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Huawei nova 12 SE
#727
Winner
realme C25
#778
Design
Huawei nova 12 SE
#416
Winner
realme C25
#846
Display
Huawei nova 12 SE
#449
Winner
realme C25
#784
Performance
Huawei nova 12 SE
#684
Winner
realme C25
#756
Battery
Huawei nova 12 SE
#436
Winner
realme C25
#773
Camera
Huawei nova 12 SE
#143
Winner
realme C25
#699
item_phones_categoryId
Huawei nova 12 SE
#1
Tie
realme C25
#1
Tie

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Specifications Comparison
Specification
Huawei Huawei nova 12 SE
realme realme C25
Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225)
MediaTek Helio G70
CPU
4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold + 4x1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver
2x Cortex, A75 2.0 GHz + 6x Cortex, A55 1.7 GHz
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
6
12
Frequency
2.40
2
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Adreno 610
ARM Mali-G52 MC2 820MHz
RAM
8
4
Type
N/A
LPDDR4X RAM
Capacity
256
64
Type
N/A
eMMC 5.1 Storage
SD slot
No
N/A
Fingerprint security
Yes, on the side
Yes, in the back
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
No
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
Yes
N/A
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
N/A
Gravity sensor
Yes
Yes
Geomagnetic sensor
N/A
Yes
Audio
N/A
N/A
Antutu Score
255000
194000
Antutu Version
Antutu v9
Antutu v8
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 60% of devices
Overall performance better than 55% of devices
Cooling system
No
No
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
N/A
N/A

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Pros and Cons

Huawei nova 12 SE

Strengths

No lag whatsoever, pretty good battery life
Micro G to play with your Google services and Google Apps
Excellent close-ups and night mode captures
Solid build, very bright screen
The color surprised me for the ultra-wide camera capture
No lag whatsoever, a great media consumption phone
Good for using Netflix, YouTube, TikTok, and so forth
A pretty decent CPU and reliable battery life
Huawei's micro G service provides seamless Google experience

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

realme C25

Strengths

A huge 6,000 milliamp hour battery for all-day usage
A decent 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with accurate colors and sharp images
Affordable price tag at 7490 pesos (with ongoing promo of 5,590 pesos)
Fast charging support and reverse wire charging capability
Decent performance for basic tasks like browsing and social media usage
Clean and easy-to-use MIUI skin with Android 11 operating system

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Read Full Reviews

Huawei nova 12 SE

The Huawei Nova 12 SE is a mid-range smartphone that promises to deliver a seamless media consumption experience. With its bright screen, decent CPU, and long battery life, this phone is perfect for Netflix binge-watchers and social media enthusiasts. However, it falls short in the camera department, with underwhelming video quality and disappointing selfie capture. Priced at €350, it's hard to justify its premium tag when compared to other devices in its price bracket. Can this device redeem itself with its strong Ultra-wide and night mode capabilities? Read on to find out.

realme C25

The Realme C25 is a solid contender in the smartphone space, offering a huge 6,000mAh battery, decent screen, and an affordable price tag. The device has a similar design to its older brother, Luminarso 38, with a square camera cutout and rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The back panel features a rigid texture that resembles brushed metal, making it resistant to fingerprint smudges. The Realme C25 packs a triple camera setup, including a 48MP primary lens, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. While the camera quality is decent in well-lit conditions, it struggles in low-light situations and produces over-sharpened images with excessive saturation. Under the hood, the device runs on Android 11 with RealmeUI 2.0, powered by a Mediatek Helio G70 CPU, Mali-G52 GPU, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage. While it handles basic tasks like web browsing without issues, gaming performance is marred by slight hiccups when playing graphically intensive games. The 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1600x720 pixels offers decent visuals, but the screen's brightness could be improved. The device also supports 18W fast charging and reverse wireless charging. Priced at PHP 7,490, the Realme C25 is an attractive option for those seeking a budget-friendly smartphone with a long-lasting battery and decent performance. However, its camera capabilities are a letdown, and gaming enthusiasts might find it wanting in certain areas.

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