Huawei nova 12 vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads — 49/100 vs 34/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Huawei nova 12 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 225g).
Huawei nova 12
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 225g
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 18/100)
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 15 points higher (49/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (70/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (61/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 225 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (24/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (70/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (61/100 vs 18/100).
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 Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 12 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on performance (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.