Honor 9X Pro vs Huawei nova 12
The Honor 9X Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 12/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 12 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4000); the Huawei nova 12 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 206g).
Honor 9X Pro
Huawei nova 12
- Overall rating 12/100
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Lighter: 191g vs 206g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 22/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Honor 9X Pro vs the Huawei nova 12, the Huawei nova 12 scores 22 points higher (34/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (41/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (46/100 vs 12/100). 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 9X Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (41/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (46/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 9X Pro | Huawei nova 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Kirin 830 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1084x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.2×8.8 mm | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 191 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 9X Pro
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Honor 9X Pro
- 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9X Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- 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 9X Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (41/100 vs 22/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (46/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (61/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 9X Pro or the Huawei nova 12?
The Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro by 22 points (34/100 vs 12/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9X Pro and the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor 9X Pro has a MobileRank rating of 12/100, the Huawei nova 12 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9X Pro or the Huawei nova 12?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 22/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9X Pro over the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor 9X Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use.