Huawei nova 12 SE vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Huawei nova 12 SE (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 44/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,726,802 vs 424,216); the Huawei nova 12 SE is noticeably lighter (186g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12 SE
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
What makes Huawei nova 12 SE better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 219g
- Better camera (49/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2726802 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 SE vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 27 points higher (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE leads (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (74/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 SE | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 2726802 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 8932 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12 SE
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12 SE and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Huawei nova 12 SE by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 12 SE
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (89/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (80/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (74/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 SE or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE by 27 points (71/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 SE and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Huawei nova 12 SE has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 SE or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Huawei nova 12 SE leads on camera score (49/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 SE or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (89/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 SE over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.