Huawei nova 12 vs Redmi 6
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Redmi 6 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 7/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 12 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Huawei nova 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 6 doesn't; the Redmi 6 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 191g).
Huawei nova 12
Redmi 6
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 146g vs 191g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Redmi 6, the Huawei nova 12 scores 27 points higher (34/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (46/100 vs 0/100). 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 6 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Redmi 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 156818 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 723 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 720x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); ; MIUI 9 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 147.5×71.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 146 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Redmi 6
- Main: 12MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 6
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 6
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
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 6 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (41/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (46/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (100/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Redmi 6?
The Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 by 27 points (34/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Redmi 6?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Redmi 6 — 7/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Redmi 6?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Redmi 6?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 6 is a better fit for everyday use.