Huawei nova 12 vs Poco X4 NFC

The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Poco X4 NFC (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. Both devices score the same overall rating of 34/100. Key differences: the Poco X4 NFC has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei nova 12 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 207g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 34/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 46
Design 61
Value for money 55
Poco X4 NFC
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 51
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei nova 12 better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 207g

  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Poco X4 NFC better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4600 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

The Huawei nova 12 and the Poco X4 NFC received the same MobileRank rating — 34/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco X4 NFC is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Poco X4 NFC (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei nova 12: The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco X4 NFC: The Poco X4 NFC is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 12 Poco X4 NFC
Processor Kirin 830 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.7" OLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1084x2412 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 100W 67W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 60 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 4.0 Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 191 g 207 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 60MP
41
camera
Poco X4 NFC
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1084x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Poco X4 NFC
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Poco X4 NFC
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X4 NFC is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Poco X4 NFC (61/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Poco X4 NFC?

Both devices scored 34/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Poco X4 NFC.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Poco X4 NFC?

The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Poco X4 NFC — 34/100.

Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Poco X4 NFC?

The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X4 NFC is a better fit for everyday use.