Huawei nova 12 vs Redmi A1+
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Redmi A1+ (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 13/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A1+ has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Huawei nova 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A1+ doesn't; the Huawei nova 12 is thinner (7.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Huawei nova 12
Redmi A1+
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 191g vs 192g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 60/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Redmi A1+, the Huawei nova 12 scores 21 points higher (34/100 vs 13/100). 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 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1+ 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 A1+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (41/100 vs 0/100). 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 and the Redmi A1+ are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Redmi A1+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 486 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $80 |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Redmi A1+
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A1+
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A1+
- 5000 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 A1+ (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (41/100 vs 0/100).
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 and the Redmi A1+ are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Redmi A1+?
The Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ by 21 points (34/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Redmi A1+?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Redmi A1+ — 13/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Redmi A1+?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Redmi A1+?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A1+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.