Huawei nova 12 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 57/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Huawei nova 12 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova 12 better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 235g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 35 points higher (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (75/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- 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 18 Pro Max and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (100/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (92/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (75/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 35 points (92/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.