Huawei nova 12 vs Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge

The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. Both devices score the same overall rating of 34/100. Key differences: the Huawei nova 12 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei nova 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge doesn't; the Huawei nova 12 is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.3mm).

Both devices scored the same rating of 34/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 46
Design 61
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 49
Design 45
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei nova 12 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 191g vs 204g

  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

The Huawei nova 12 and the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge received the same MobileRank rating — 34/100. 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, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge (61/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei nova 12: The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge: The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 12 Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
Processor Kirin 830 MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.7" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1084x2412 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 60 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 4.0 Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP53
Dimensions 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 191 g 204 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 60MP
41
camera
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1084x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge (61/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge?

Both devices scored 34/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge?

The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge — 34/100.

Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge?

The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is a better fit for everyday use.