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).
Huawei nova 12
Redmi 6A
- 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)
- Lighter: 145g vs 191g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 61/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
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).
| 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 |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Redmi 6A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 6A
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 6A
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.