Huawei nova 12s vs Huawei Pocket S
The Huawei nova 12s (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G, while the Huawei Pocket S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12s leads — 55/100 vs 48/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 12s has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 40 MP; the Huawei nova 12s is noticeably lighter (168g vs 190g).
Huawei nova 12s
Huawei Pocket S
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Lighter: 168g vs 190g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 27/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12s vs the Huawei Pocket S, the Huawei nova 12s scores 7 points higher (55/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12s leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12s leads (42/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei Pocket S and the Huawei nova 12s are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12s is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12s notably outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (42/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12s notably outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (90/100 vs 73/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12s | Huawei Pocket S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 781542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1188x2790 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 7 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | HarmonyOS 3.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | 170.0×75.5×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Huawei Pocket S
- Main: 40MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 7MP
Huawei nova 12s
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pocket S
- 6.9" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 1188x2790
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12s
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pocket S
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 12s and Huawei Pocket S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pocket S and the Huawei nova 12s are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12s is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12s notably outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (42/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12s notably outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (90/100 vs 73/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12s or the Huawei Pocket S?
The Huawei nova 12s edges out the Huawei Pocket S by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12s and the Huawei Pocket S?
The Huawei nova 12s has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Huawei Pocket S — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12s or the Huawei Pocket S?
The Huawei nova 12s leads on camera score (44/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12s over the Huawei Pocket S?
The Huawei nova 12s is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Pocket S is a better fit for everyday use.