Huawei nova 12 Lite vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Huawei nova 12 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 55/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (168g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12 Lite
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 12 Lite better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 192g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 Lite vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 31 points higher (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (90/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 Lite | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12 Lite and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Huawei nova 12 Lite by 78.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12 Lite
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (95/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (81/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (84/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (90/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite by 31 points (86/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 Lite and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 Lite over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.