Huawei Mate X5 vs Huawei nova 12 Pro
The Huawei Mate X5 (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, while the Huawei nova 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X5 leads — 60/100 vs 56/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X5 has the bigger battery (5060 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei nova 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,117,236 vs 1,062,256); the Huawei nova 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 243g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X5
Huawei nova 12 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate X5 better?
- Bigger battery: 5060 vs 4600 mAh
- Better camera (40/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Huawei nova 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1117236 vs 1062256
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 201g vs 243g
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X5 vs the Huawei nova 12 Pro, the Huawei Mate X5 scores 4 points higher (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X5 leads (69/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro and the Huawei Mate X5 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X5 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (69/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X5 | Huawei nova 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | Kirin 9000S | |
| AnTuTu | 1062256 | 1117236 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 1325 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 4118 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2224x2496 | 1224x2776 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5060 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 (China), EMUI (Europe), no Google Play Services | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×141.5×5.3 mm | 163.1×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 243 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X5
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2224x2496
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X5
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X5 and Huawei nova 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei nova 12 Pro leads Huawei Mate X5 by 4.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro and the Huawei Mate X5 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X5 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (69/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Huawei nova 12 Pro?
The Huawei Mate X5 edges out the Huawei nova 12 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X5 and the Huawei nova 12 Pro?
The Huawei Mate X5 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Huawei nova 12 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Huawei nova 12 Pro?
The Huawei Mate X5 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X5 over the Huawei nova 12 Pro?
The Huawei Mate X5 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei nova 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.