Huawei nova 12 vs Tecno Phantom X2
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads — 44/100 vs 34/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom X2 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei nova 12 is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.9mm).
Huawei nova 12
Tecno Phantom X2
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Lighter: 191g vs 203g
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Tecno Phantom X2 scores 10 points higher (44/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1484077 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 203 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (21/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (61/100 vs 46/100).
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 Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 12 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for everyday use.