Huawei nova 12 vs Poco F8 Ultra

The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 34/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Huawei nova 12 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 218g).

The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 49 points (83/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 46
Design 61
Value for money 55
Poco F8 Ultra
Performance 87
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 77
Design 27
Value for money 60
What makes Huawei nova 12 better?
  • Lighter: 191g vs 218g

  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4600 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (87/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better value for money (60/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 49 points higher (83/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (61/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova 12: The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco F8 Ultra: The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 12 Poco F8 Ultra
Processor Kirin 830 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3640351
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.7" OLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1084x2412 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 60 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
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 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm
Weight 191 g 218 g
Price $729
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 60MP
41
camera
Poco F8 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1084x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova 12
Price unknown
Poco F8 Ultra
$729
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (87/100 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (90/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (77/100 vs 46/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (61/100 vs 27/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Poco F8 Ultra?

The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 49 points (83/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Poco F8 Ultra?

The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 83/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Poco F8 Ultra?

The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 or the Poco F8 Ultra?

The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Poco F8 Ultra?

The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.