Huawei nova 12 vs Infinix S5 lite
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Infinix S5 lite (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 9/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 12 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Huawei nova 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix S5 lite doesn't.
Huawei nova 12
Infinix S5 lite
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (41/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 191g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Infinix S5 lite, the Huawei nova 12 scores 25 points higher (34/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (41/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (46/100 vs 12/100). 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 S5 lite (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (41/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (46/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Infinix S5 lite notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Infinix S5 lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 156818 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 723 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 9.0 (Pie); XOS 5.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 164.0×76.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 178 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Infinix S5 lite
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix S5 lite
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Infinix S5 lite
- 4000 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 S5 lite (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (41/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (46/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Infinix S5 lite notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (77/100 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 S5 lite?
The Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite by 25 points (34/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Infinix S5 lite?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Infinix S5 lite — 9/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Infinix S5 lite?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Infinix S5 lite?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Infinix S5 lite is a better fit for everyday use.