Honor X80i vs Huawei nova 12s
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Huawei nova 12s (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12s leads — 34/100 vs 32/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Huawei nova 12s is noticeably lighter (168g vs 185g).
Honor X80i
Huawei nova 12s
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 35/100)
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Lighter: 168g vs 185g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Huawei nova 12s, the Huawei nova 12s scores 2 points higher (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12s leads (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 12s and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12s notably outperforms the Honor X80i (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12s notably outperforms the Honor X80i (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X80i | Huawei nova 12s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 781542 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1084x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 66W | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 168 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 12s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12s
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12s
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 12s and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (1/100 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 12s notably outperforms the Honor X80i (41/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (56/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12s notably outperforms the Honor X80i (90/100 vs 68/100).
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 12s?
The Huawei nova 12s 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 12s?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Huawei nova 12s — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Huawei nova 12s?
The Huawei nova 12s leads on camera score (41/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Huawei nova 12s?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 12s is a better fit for everyday use.