Huawei nova 10 Youth vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Huawei nova 10 Youth (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads — 49/100 vs 25/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 3 MP; the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10 Youth doesn't; the Huawei nova 10 Youth is noticeably lighter (191g vs 225g).
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 18/100)
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 10 Youth vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 24 points higher (49/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (43/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (70/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (43/100 vs 23/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (61/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 10 Youth | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 225 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (24/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (70/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (43/100 vs 23/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (61/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth by 24 points (49/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 Youth and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Huawei nova 10 Youth has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on performance (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 Youth over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Huawei nova 10 Youth is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.