Huawei nova 12s vs Huawei Pura X Max
The Huawei nova 12s (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G, while the Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 55/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 4500); the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 781,542); the Huawei nova 12s is noticeably lighter (168g vs 229g).
Huawei nova 12s
Huawei Pura X Max
- Lighter: 168g vs 229g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 58/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12s vs the Huawei Pura X Max, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 15 points higher (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Huawei nova 12s are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12s significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (90/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12s | Huawei Pura X Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 2107301 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP58/IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1520 |
Huawei nova 12s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 12s
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12s
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei nova 12s and Huawei Pura X Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Huawei nova 12s by 62.9% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 12s
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (77/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Huawei nova 12s are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (72/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12s significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (90/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12s or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 12s — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12s and the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei nova 12s has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Huawei Pura X Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12s or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12s or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12s over the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei nova 12s is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.