Huawei nova 12 vs Poco F8

The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 61/100 vs 34/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4600).

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 27 points (61/100 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
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 43
Value for money 75
What makes Huawei nova 12 better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 205g

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4600 mAh

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 27 points higher (61/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova 12: The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 12 Poco F8
Processor Kirin 830 Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2760000
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.7" OLED 6.6" OLED
Resolution 1084x2412 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 100W 90W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 60 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 4.0 Android 16
NFC yes
Dimensions 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm
Weight 191 g 205 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 60MP
41
camera
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1084x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • 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
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova 12
Price unknown
Poco F8
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (65/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (72/100 vs 46/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (61/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (75/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 27 points (61/100 vs 34/100).

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

The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Poco F8 — 61/100.

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

The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 32/100).

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

The Poco F8 leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.