Huawei nova 12 vs Poco F8 Pro
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 34/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Huawei nova 12 is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.0mm).
Huawei nova 12
Poco F8 Pro
- Lighter: 191g vs 199g
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 51/100)
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 46/100)
- Better value for money (73/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 37 points higher (71/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (73/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3033306 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 199 g | |
| Price | — | $529 |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (68/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (66/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (73/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 37 points (71/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Poco F8 Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for active users.