Huawei nova 12 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei nova 12 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 12 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 191g vs 226g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better camera (93/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (75/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (93/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (80/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (75/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.