Huawei nova 12 vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 57/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Huawei nova 12 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 12 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 191g vs 208g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (96/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 35 points higher (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (75/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (96/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (75/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 35 points (92/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.