Huawei nova 12 SEvsZTE Blade A34

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.
ZTE
ZTE Blade A34
Blade A34
Processor:Spreadtrum Unisoc SC9863A
RAM:4GB
Storage:64GB

Quick Stats

The ZTE Blade A34's impressive 5,000mAh battery delivers long-lasting power with moderate use expected daily.
The main concern with the ZTE Blade A34's display is its brightness level and average pixel density.
The ZTE Blade A34's camera produces good images in various lighting conditions despite some limitations in low-light scenarios.
The ZTE Blade A34's performance is underwhelming and not ideal, prioritizing affordability over functionality.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
Huawei nova 12 SE
2.40 GHz
ZTE Blade A34
1.60 GHz

RAM

Winner
Huawei nova 12 SE
8GB
ZTE Blade A34
4GB

Storage

Winner
Huawei nova 12 SE
256GB
ZTE Blade A34
64GB

Weight

Winner
Huawei nova 12 SE
186g
ZTE Blade A34
185g
Rank
Huawei nova 12 SE
Winner
#550
ZTE Blade A34
#852
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Huawei nova 12 SE
#727
Winner
ZTE Blade A34
#819
Design
Huawei nova 12 SE
#416
Winner
ZTE Blade A34
#743
Display
Huawei nova 12 SE
#449
Winner
ZTE Blade A34
#835
Performance
Huawei nova 12 SE
#684
Winner
ZTE Blade A34
#823
Battery
Huawei nova 12 SE
#436
Winner
ZTE Blade A34
#852
Camera
Huawei nova 12 SE
#143
Winner
ZTE Blade A34
#865
item_phones_categoryId
Huawei nova 12 SE
#1
Tie
ZTE Blade A34
#1
Tie

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Huawei Huawei nova 12 SE
ZTE ZTE Blade A34
Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225)
Spreadtrum Unisoc SC9863A
CPU
4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold + 4x1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver
4x Cortex, A55 1.6 GHz + 4x Cortex, A55 1.2 GHz
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
6
28
Frequency
2.40
1.60
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Adreno 610
PowerVR GE8322
RAM
8
4
Capacity
256
64
SD slot
No
N/A
Fingerprint security
Yes, on the side
Yes, on the side
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
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
N/A
Audio
N/A
N/A
Antutu Score
255000
154110
Antutu Version
Antutu v9
Antutu v10
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 60% of devices
Overall performance better than 52% of devices
Cooling system
No
No
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
N/A
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

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

ZTE Blade A34

Strengths

The battery actually should last you a pretty decent time most likely longer than most other Android devices...
This is right now as the best as you can experience this device... with freshly set up, so it's running best right now...
The processor it's most likely going to last a decent amount of time... an octacore processor this is the a55...
If put some stuff on it applications it will slow down it will run crappier... but this is right now as the best as you can experience this device...
This should be a pretty decent battery life anyway for devices that come out nowadays...

Weaknesses

It's painfully slow so when you open up applications it just takes them a decent while to load up...
The device is freshly set up, so it's running best right now... but if put some stuff on it applications it will slow down it will run crappier...
This won't be a pleasant thing to use so anyway with that being said hopefully you found this video helpful...
You can see it's painfully see it's painfully slow so when you open up applications it just takes them a decent while to load up...
The device itself is crap but boy if I would ever get lost in a Wilderness this device would literally last me up to a month the battery there was absolutely insane for a device with a touchcreen...
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.

ZTE Blade A34

The ZTE Blade A34 is an affordable smartphone that promises a decent Android experience without breaking the bank. With its 5,000mAh battery, octa-core processor, and 6-inch display, it's designed to provide a reliable daily driver for those on a tight budget. However, with such a low price point, compromises have been made - and we're not just talking about performance. In this review, we'll explore whether the Blade A34 is worth considering as your next phone, or if its limitations make it better suited for specific use cases.

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