Huawei nova 12 vs Tecno Pop 5X
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 9/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 12 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Huawei nova 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5X doesn't; the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 191g).
Huawei nova 12
Tecno Pop 5X
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 150g vs 191g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Tecno Pop 5X, the Huawei nova 12 scores 25 points higher (34/100 vs 9/100). 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 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (46/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Tecno Pop 5X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 150 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Tecno Pop 5X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pop 5X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pop 5X
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
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 Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (41/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (46/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (100/100 vs 61/100).
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 Pop 5X?
The Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X by 25 points (34/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Tecno Pop 5X — 9/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.