Huawei nova 12 vs Redmi 11A

Comparing the Huawei nova 12 (2023) and the Redmi 11A (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 16/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 11A has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei nova 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 11A doesn't.

The Huawei nova 12 is noticeably better than the Redmi 11A — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 46
Design 61
Value for money 55
Redmi 11A
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei nova 12 better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (46/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Redmi 11A better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh

  • Overall rating 16/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Redmi 11A, the Huawei nova 12 scores 18 points higher (34/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Redmi 11A (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100). 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.
Redmi 11A: The Redmi 11A is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 12 Redmi 11A
Processor Kirin 830
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.7" OLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1084x2412 720x1650
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 10W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 60 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB 2GB / 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 4.0 Android 12, MIUI
NFC yes no
Dimensions 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm
Weight 191 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 60MP
41
camera
Redmi 11A
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1084x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi 11A
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Redmi 11A
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Redmi 11A (41/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).

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 Redmi 11A?

The Huawei nova 12 is noticeably better than the Redmi 11A — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Redmi 11A?

The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Redmi 11A — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Redmi 11A?

The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Redmi 11A?

The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 11A is a better fit for everyday use.