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Huawei Nova 12s vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

Compare Huawei Nova 12s vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy…

Huawei Huawei Nova 12s official product image

Huawei

Huawei Nova 12s

$699

4categories won

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

Samsung

Galaxy Z Fold 8

$1,900

7categories won

2 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 proves superior overall against the Huawei Nova 12s, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Galaxy Z Fold 8. Choose the Galaxy Z Fold 8 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Huawei Nova 12s if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy Z Fold 8

Galaxy Z Fold 8 takes battery honors offering 4,800 mAh alongside 45W charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy Z Fold 8

Galaxy Z Fold 8 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy Z Fold 8

Galaxy Z Fold 8 takes photography with 50MP optics.

🏷️ ValueHuawei Nova 12s

Huawei Nova 12s provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 vs $1900.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Huawei Nova 12s vs Galaxy Z Fold 8: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Huawei Nova 12s, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
SpecificationHuawei Nova 12sGalaxy Z Fold 8
Screen size
6.7"
7.6"
Resolution
1084 x 2412
1848 x 2448Winner
Pixel density
395 ppi
404 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak brightness
1200 nits
2400 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Huawei Nova 12s, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
SpecificationHuawei Nova 12sGalaxy Z Fold 8
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy
Process node
—
3 nm
AnTuTu score
590,000
2,400,000Winner
Geekbench multi
2820
8900Winner
Maximum RAM
—
16 GB
Maximum storage
—
1TB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Huawei Nova 12s, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
SpecificationHuawei Nova 12sGalaxy Z Fold 8
Main sensor
—
50 MP
Rear cameras
—
2
Ultrawide
—
50 MP
Selfie camera
60 MPWinner
10 MP
Max video
4K@30fps
—

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Huawei Nova 12s, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
SpecificationHuawei Nova 12sGalaxy Z Fold 8
Capacity
4,500 mAh
4,800 mAhWinner
Wired charging
66 WWinner
45 W
Wireless charging
No
20 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Huawei Nova 12s, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
SpecificationHuawei Nova 12sGalaxy Z Fold 8
Weight
168 gWinner
201 g
Thickness
6.9 mm
4.5 mmWinner
Water resistance
IP53
IP48
Build
—
Armor Aluminum frame, glass back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Huawei Nova 12s, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
SpecificationHuawei Nova 12sGalaxy Z Fold 8
Operating system
14
Android 17
OS updates
—
6 years
Security updates
—
6 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Huawei Nova 12s, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
SpecificationHuawei Nova 12sGalaxy Z Fold 8
5G
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
—
Storage expansion
None
None
3.5mm jack
No
No
Launch price
$699Winner
$1,900

Huawei Nova 12s

Huawei Nova 12s captures global attention with an ultra-thin 6.88mm silhouette weighing just 168g, a world-class 60MP ultra-wide front selfie shooter, 66W SuperCharge Turbo, and Star Orbit Ring camera styling.

Display
6.7"
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G
Battery
4,500mAh
Software
14
Full Huawei Nova 12s specifications →

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a premium $1900 book-style foldable aimed at power users and multitasking enthusiasts. Featuring a remarkably thin 4.5mm profile, dual 120Hz AMOLED displays, and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, it delivers high-end performance, though its high price demands serious investment.

Display
7.6"
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy
Main camera
50MP
Battery
4,800mAh
Full Galaxy Z Fold 8 specifications →

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