Huawei nova 12 vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 (2023) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 5/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.
Huawei nova 12
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Better camera (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Huawei nova 12 scores 29 points higher (34/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | — | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 191 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- —
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (41/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (46/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 29 points (34/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.