Huawei nova 12 vs Redmi Note 13R
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 29/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13R has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei nova 12 is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.2mm).
Huawei nova 12
Redmi Note 13R
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Lighter: 191g vs 205g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Bigger battery: 5030 vs 4600 mAh
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Redmi Note 13R, the Huawei nova 12 scores 5 points higher (34/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Redmi Note 13R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5030 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 205 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Redmi Note 13R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 13R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 13R
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (41/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (61/100 vs 43/100).
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 Note 13R?
The Huawei nova 12 edges out the Redmi Note 13R by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Redmi Note 13R?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Redmi Note 13R — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Redmi Note 13R?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Redmi Note 13R?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.