Huawei nova 12 vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 57/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 4600).
Huawei nova 12
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Overall rating 57/100
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 4600 mAh
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 27 points higher (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (77/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Xiaomi 15S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Xiaomi XRING O1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2998904 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 8431 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 191 g | — | |
| Price | — | $760 |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei nova 12
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In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
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In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (77/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 27 points (84/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.