Huawei nova 12 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 57/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Huawei nova 12 is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 12 better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 203g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 35 points higher (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (75/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7000 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 | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 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
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 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 and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (100/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 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 18 Pro (75/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.