Huawei nova 12 SE vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Huawei nova 12 SE (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 44/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 421,228); the Huawei nova 12 SE is noticeably lighter (186g vs 204g).
Huawei nova 12 SE
Redmi Turbo 5
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 204g
- Better camera (49/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 SE vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 23 points higher (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 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 leads (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (85/100 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (74/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 SE | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 2809170 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7560 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 | |
| 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 204 g | |
| Price | — | $250 |
Huawei nova 12 SE
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei nova 12 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 12 SE and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Huawei nova 12 SE by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 12 SE
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (80/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (85/100 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (74/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (74/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 SE or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE by 23 points (67/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 SE and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Huawei nova 12 SE has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 SE or the Redmi Turbo 5?
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?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 SE over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Huawei nova 12 SE is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users.