Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Huawei nova 12 Lite
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Huawei nova 12 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 55/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 4500); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,725,229 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (168g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Huawei nova 12 Lite
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1725229 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Huawei nova 12 Lite better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 207g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Huawei nova 12 Lite, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 19 points higher (74/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (90/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Huawei nova 12 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 1084x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova 12 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova 12 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Huawei nova 12 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads Huawei nova 12 Lite by 120.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 12 Lite
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (75/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (67/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (81/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (90/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Huawei nova 12 Lite?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 12 Lite — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Huawei nova 12 Lite?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Huawei nova 12 Lite — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Huawei nova 12 Lite?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Huawei nova 12 Lite?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Huawei nova 12 Lite?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.