Huawei nova 12 vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 57/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600).
Huawei nova 12
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Lighter: 191g vs 205g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 54/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (63/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 25 points higher (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (75/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3207005 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 191 g | 205 g | |
| Price | — | $899 |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 12
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In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (63/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (87/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (75/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 25 points (82/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.