Honor X80i vs Huawei nova 12
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 32/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600).
Honor X80i
Huawei nova 12
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 191g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 61/100)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better camera (41/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Huawei nova 12, the Huawei nova 12 scores 2 points higher (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Honor X80i (41/100 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 is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X80i | Huawei nova 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Kirin 830 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1084x2412 | |
| 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 | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 191 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- 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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Honor X80i (41/100 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 is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
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?
The Huawei nova 12 edges out the Honor X80i by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Huawei nova 12 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Huawei nova 12?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use.