Honor Win RT vs Huawei nova 12s
The Honor Win RT (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei nova 12s (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Win RT leads — 75/100 vs 55/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Win RT has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 4500); the Honor Win RT is faster in AnTuTu (3,249,469 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 12s is noticeably lighter (168g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Win RT
Huawei nova 12s
What makes Honor Win RT better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3249469 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Huawei nova 12s better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 229g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Win RT vs the Huawei nova 12s, the Honor Win RT scores 20 points higher (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT leads (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT and the Huawei nova 12s are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12s significantly outperforms the Honor Win RT (90/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Win RT | Huawei nova 12s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 3249469 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 1084x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / MagicOS 10 | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $384 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Win RT
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 12s
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Display comparison
Honor Win RT
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Huawei nova 12s
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Win RT
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12s
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Win RT and Huawei nova 12s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Win RT leads Huawei nova 12s by 314.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 12s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT and the Huawei nova 12s are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (80/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12s significantly outperforms the Honor Win RT (90/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Win RT or the Huawei nova 12s?
The Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s by 20 points (75/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Win RT and the Huawei nova 12s?
The Honor Win RT has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei nova 12s — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Win RT or the Huawei nova 12s?
The Honor Win RT leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Win RT over the Huawei nova 12s?
The Honor Win RT is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.