Huawei nova 12 vs Infinix S5
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Infinix S5 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 11/100 (a 23-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 doesn't.
Huawei nova 12
Infinix S5
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (41/100 vs 13/100)
- 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, 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 13/100). 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 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Infinix S5 (41/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (46/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Infinix S5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| 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
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix S5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Infinix S5
- 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 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Infinix S5 (41/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (46/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Infinix S5 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?
The Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 by 23 points (34/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Infinix S5?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Infinix S5 — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Infinix S5?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Infinix S5?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Infinix S5 is a better fit for everyday use.