Huawei nova 12 vs Redmi 6A

The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Redmi 6A (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 10/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 12 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei nova 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 6A doesn't; the Redmi 6A is noticeably lighter (145g vs 191g).

The Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A by 24 points (34/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 46
Design 61
Value for money 55
Redmi 6A
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 100
What makes Huawei nova 12 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4600 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (46/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Redmi 6A better?
  • Lighter: 145g vs 191g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Redmi 6A, the Huawei nova 12 scores 24 points higher (34/100 vs 10/100). 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 "value for money" category, the Redmi 6A leads (100/100 vs 55/100). 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 6A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 6A significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 6A significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova 12: The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi 6A: The Redmi 6A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 12 Redmi 6A
Processor Kirin 830 MediaTek Helio A22
AnTuTu 155362
Geekbench Single 300
Geekbench Multi 486
Display 6.7" OLED 5.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1084x2412
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 3000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 60 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 16GB / 32GB
OS HarmonyOS 4.0
NFC yes no
Dimensions 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm 147.5×71.5×8.3 mm
Weight 191 g 145 g
Price $90
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 60MP
41
camera
Redmi 6A
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1084x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi 6A
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Redmi 6A
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova 12
Price unknown
Redmi 6A
$90
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 6A (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (41/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (46/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 6A significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (100/100 vs 61/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 6A significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Redmi 6A?

The Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A by 24 points (34/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Redmi 6A?

The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Redmi 6A — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Redmi 6A?

The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Redmi 6A?

The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 6A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.