Huawei nova 12 Lite vs Huawei Pocket S
The Huawei nova 12 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G, while the Huawei Pocket S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 Lite leads — 55/100 vs 48/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 12 Lite has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 40 MP; the Huawei nova 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (168g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12 Lite
Huawei Pocket S
What makes Huawei nova 12 Lite better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Lighter: 168g vs 190g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 27/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 73/100)
What makes Huawei Pocket S better?
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 Lite vs the Huawei Pocket S, the Huawei nova 12 Lite scores 7 points higher (55/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 Lite leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 Lite leads (42/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei Pocket S and the Huawei nova 12 Lite are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 Lite is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 Lite notably outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (42/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Lite notably outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (90/100 vs 73/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 Lite | Huawei Pocket S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1188x2790 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 7 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | HarmonyOS 3.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | 170.0×75.5×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Huawei Pocket S
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 7MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pocket S
- 6.9" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 1188x2790
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pocket S
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12 Lite and Huawei Pocket S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pocket S and the Huawei nova 12 Lite are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 Lite is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 Lite notably outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (42/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Lite notably outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (90/100 vs 73/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 Lite or the Huawei Pocket S?
The Huawei nova 12 Lite edges out the Huawei Pocket S by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 Lite and the Huawei Pocket S?
The Huawei nova 12 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Huawei Pocket S — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 Lite or the Huawei Pocket S?
The Huawei nova 12 Lite leads on camera score (44/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 Lite over the Huawei Pocket S?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Huawei nova 12 Lite (90/100 vs 73/100).