Huawei nova 12 vs Infinix Hot 12i
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Infinix Hot 12i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 11/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 12i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei nova 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12i doesn't; the Huawei nova 12 is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.8mm).
Huawei nova 12
Infinix Hot 12i
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 191g
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Infinix Hot 12i, the Huawei nova 12 scores 23 points higher (34/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 12i and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Infinix Hot 12i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 486 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 11, XOS 7.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 164.8×76.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 190 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Infinix Hot 12i
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Hot 12i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Infinix Hot 12i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (41/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 12i and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Infinix Hot 12i?
The Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i by 23 points (34/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Infinix Hot 12i?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Infinix Hot 12i — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Infinix Hot 12i?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Infinix Hot 12i?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Infinix Hot 12i is a better fit for everyday use.