Honor 9S vs Huawei nova 12
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 7/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 12 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 191g).
Honor 9S
Huawei nova 12
- Lighter: 144g vs 191g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 61/100)
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Huawei nova 12, the Huawei nova 12 scores 27 points higher (34/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 9S | Huawei nova 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Kirin 830 | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | — | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1084x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 191 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (41/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (46/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (100/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Huawei nova 12?
The Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 27 points (34/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Huawei nova 12 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Huawei nova 12?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S over the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor 9S is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use.