Huawei nova 10z vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Comparing the Huawei nova 10z (2022) and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads — 49/100 vs 18/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 3 MP; the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10z doesn't; the Huawei nova 10z is noticeably lighter (179g vs 225g).
Huawei nova 10z
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 18/100)
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 40W
- Higher performance (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 10z vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 31 points higher (49/100 vs 18/100). 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 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (43/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (70/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (43/100 vs 17/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10z significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (76/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 10z | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 67W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 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 | 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 225 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 10z
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 10z
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 10z
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- 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 10z (24/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (70/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (43/100 vs 17/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10z significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (76/100 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 10z or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z by 31 points (49/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10z and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Huawei nova 10z has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10z or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 10z or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on performance (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10z over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Huawei nova 10z is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.