Honor X80i vs Huawei nova 12 Pro
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Huawei nova 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 Pro leads — 35/100 vs 32/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the Honor X80i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 201g).
Honor X80i
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 201g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Huawei nova 12 Pro, the Huawei nova 12 Pro scores 3 points higher (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 12 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 Huawei nova 12 Pro and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X80i | Huawei nova 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Kirin 9000S | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1117236 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1325 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4118 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1224x2776 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 163.1×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 201 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 12 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 Huawei nova 12 Pro and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (68/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor X80i or the Huawei nova 12 Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 Pro edges out the Honor X80i by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Huawei nova 12 Pro?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Huawei nova 12 Pro — 35/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X80i or the Huawei nova 12 Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 Pro leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Huawei nova 12 Pro?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.