Honor X80i vs Huawei nova 12 SE
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Huawei nova 12 SE (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 29/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP.
Honor X80i
Huawei nova 12 SE
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 186g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 67/100)
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (48/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Huawei nova 12 SE, the Honor X80i scores 3 points higher (32/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE leads (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE notably outperforms the Honor X80i (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i and the Huawei nova 12 SE are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X80i | Huawei nova 12 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 421228 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1410 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 186 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 12 SE
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE notably outperforms the Honor X80i (48/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (56/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X80i and the Huawei nova 12 SE are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
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 SE?
The Honor X80i edges out the Huawei nova 12 SE 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 SE?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Huawei nova 12 SE — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Huawei nova 12 SE?
The Huawei nova 12 SE leads on camera score (48/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Huawei nova 12 SE?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 12 SE is a better fit for everyday use.