ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro vs Huawei nova 12
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro leads — 39/100 vs 34/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova 12 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 238g).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro
Huawei nova 12
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 191g vs 238g
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 2/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro vs the Huawei nova 12, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro scores 5 points higher (39/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro (61/100 vs 2/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro | Huawei nova 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Kirin 830 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2448 | 1084x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, ROG UI | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 191 g | |
| Price | — | — |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2448
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro (61/100 vs 2/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Huawei nova 12?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro edges out the Huawei nova 12 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro and the Huawei nova 12?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Huawei nova 12 — 34/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Huawei nova 12?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro over the Huawei nova 12?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use.