Huawei nova 12 Lite vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Huawei nova 12 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 55/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (168g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12 Lite
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 12 Lite better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 203g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 Lite vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 37 points higher (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Huawei nova 12 Lite are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (90/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 Lite | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12 Lite and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Huawei nova 12 Lite by 84.0% 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 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Huawei nova 12 Lite are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (100/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (87/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (90/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 Lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite by 37 points (92/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 Lite and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 Lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 Lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 Lite over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.