Huawei Mate X5 vs Huawei nova 12 Ultra
The Huawei Mate X5 (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, while the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X5 leads — 36/100 vs 35/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X5 has the bigger battery (5060 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei Mate X5 is faster in AnTuTu (1,062,256 vs 1,030,315); the Huawei nova 12 Ultra is noticeably lighter (198g vs 243g).
Huawei Mate X5
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 1062256 vs 1030315
- Bigger battery: 5060 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (11/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 46/100)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 198g vs 243g
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate X5 vs the Huawei nova 12 Ultra, the Huawei Mate X5 scores 1 points higher (36/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X5 leads (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X5 and the Huawei nova 12 Ultra are nearly equal (11/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (34/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (52/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei Mate X5 | Huawei nova 12 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | Kirin 9000S | |
| AnTuTu | 1062256 | 1030315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 1325 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 4118 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.8" LTPO 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 | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 (China), EMUI (Europe), no Google Play Services | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×141.5×5.3 mm | 163.1×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 243 g | 198 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei Mate X5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate X5
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2224x2496
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate X5
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Mate X5 and Huawei nova 12 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X5 leads Huawei nova 12 Ultra by 3.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X5 and the Huawei nova 12 Ultra are nearly equal (11/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (34/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (52/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Huawei nova 12 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate X5 edges out the Huawei nova 12 Ultra by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X5 and the Huawei nova 12 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate X5 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Huawei nova 12 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate X5 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X5 over the Huawei nova 12 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate X5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 12 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.