Honor X8 vs Huawei nova 12
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 17/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 12 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP.
Honor X8
Huawei nova 12
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 191g
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 61/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (41/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Huawei nova 12, the Huawei nova 12 scores 17 points higher (34/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (41/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (46/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). 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 X8 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (41/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (46/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (92/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X8 | Huawei nova 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Kirin 830 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1084x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 52 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $260 | — |
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12
Price unknownperformance
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 X8 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (41/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (46/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (78/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (92/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Huawei nova 12?
The Huawei nova 12 is noticeably better than the Honor X8 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Huawei nova 12 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Huawei nova 12?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 over the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor X8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use.