Huawei nova 12s vs Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
The Huawei nova 12s (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G, while the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 55/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 781,542); the Huawei nova 12s is noticeably lighter (168g vs 230g).
Huawei nova 12s
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
- Lighter: 168g vs 230g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12s vs the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max scores 18 points higher (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12s significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max (90/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12s | Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 1417 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 3851 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova 12s
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12s
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Huawei nova 12s and Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 12s by 51.7% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (74/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (83/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12s significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max (90/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12s or the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 12s — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12s and the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 12s has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12s or the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12s or the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12s over the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 12s is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.