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Huawei nova 12 SE vs Moto G45 5G

WINNER
Huawei nova 12 SE
39Inno Score
VS
Moto G45 5G

Motorola

Moto G45 5G
38.9Inno Score
21.1chipPerformancechip26
54.5Display49.5
39Camera30.7
53.5Battery38.8
33.3Features73.3
7 spec wins — Huawei nova 12 SE4 spec wins — Moto G45 5G

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Huawei nova 12 SE scores 39 against 38.9 for Moto G45 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Huawei nova 12 SE edges ahead in battery and camera, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Huawei nova 12 SE

  • Stronger display score: 55 vs 50
  • Stronger camera score: 39 vs 31
  • Stronger battery score: 54 vs 39
  • 267% higher Wired charging: 66 W vs 18 W
  • 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP

Reasons to pick the Moto G45 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 26 vs 21
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 33
  • 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
  • 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
  • Has 5G — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: Huawei nova 12 SE versus Moto G45 5G
SpecHuawei nova 12 SEMoto G45 5G
Screen size6.67 ″+3%6.5 ″
Panel typeOLEDIPS LCD
Resolution1080x2400720x1600
Pixel density394 ppi+46%269 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz+33%
Screen-to-body91.9 %+8%85 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Huawei nova 12 SE versus Moto G45 5G
SpecHuawei nova 12 SEMoto G45 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 680Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options256GB128GB

Camera

Camera comparison: Huawei nova 12 SE versus Moto G45 5G
SpecHuawei nova 12 SEMoto G45 5G
Main camera108 MP+116%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.9f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Optical zoom—1 x
Max video—1080p@30fps
Front camera32 MP+100%16 MP
OIS—No

Battery

Battery comparison: Huawei nova 12 SE versus Moto G45 5G
SpecHuawei nova 12 SEMoto G45 5G
Capacity4,500 mAh5,000 mAh+11%
Wired charging66 W+267%18 W
Wireless charging—0 W

Design

Design comparison: Huawei nova 12 SE versus Moto G45 5G
SpecHuawei nova 12 SEMoto G45 5G
Weight186 g183 g+2%
Thickness7.4 mm+8%8 mm
IP rating—IP52

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Huawei nova 12 SE versus Moto G45 5G
SpecHuawei nova 12 SEMoto G45 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.1
NFCYes—
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0

Software

Software comparison: Huawei nova 12 SE versus Moto G45 5G
SpecHuawei nova 12 SEMoto G45 5G
OS at launchEMUI 14Android 14

Audio

Audio comparison: Huawei nova 12 SE versus Moto G45 5G
SpecHuawei nova 12 SEMoto G45 5G
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5mm jack—Yes

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