Huawei nova 12 vs Poco X8 Pro
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 57/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei nova 12 is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.4mm).
Huawei nova 12
Poco X8 Pro
- Lighter: 191g vs 196g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 57/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 7 points higher (64/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (75/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1982033 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12
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In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (68/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (75/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro edges out the Huawei nova 12 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.