Honor X80i vs Huawei nova 12i
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Huawei nova 12i (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 26/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor X80i is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.4mm).
Honor X80i
Huawei nova 12i
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 199g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 51/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (35/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Huawei nova 12i, the Honor X80i scores 6 points higher (32/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12i leads (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 41/100). 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 12i (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12i is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X80i | Huawei nova 12i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 421228 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1410 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 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 | 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 199 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 12i
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- 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 12i (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12i is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (56/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (68/100 vs 51/100).
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 12i?
The Honor X80i edges out the Huawei nova 12i by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Huawei nova 12i?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Huawei nova 12i — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Huawei nova 12i?
The Huawei nova 12i leads on camera score (35/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Huawei nova 12i?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 12i is a better fit for everyday use.