Huawei nova 12s vs Huawei Pura X View
The Huawei nova 12s (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G, while the Huawei Pura X View (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X View leads — 63/100 vs 55/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X View has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Huawei Pura X View is faster in AnTuTu (1,273,046 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 12s is noticeably lighter (168g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12s
Huawei Pura X View
What makes Huawei nova 12s better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 201g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Huawei Pura X View better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1273046 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (49/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12s vs the Huawei Pura X View, the Huawei Pura X View scores 8 points higher (63/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X View leads (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X View leads (65/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X View is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X View is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X View notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (65/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12s notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X View (90/100 vs 72/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12s | Huawei Pura X View | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 1273046 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.4" LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1320x2232 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 7 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 168 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1050 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12s
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Huawei Pura X View
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 7MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12s
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura X View
- 6.4" LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2232
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12s
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura X View
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12s and Huawei Pura X View, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X View leads Huawei nova 12s by 38.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 12s
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X View is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X View is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X View notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (65/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12s notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X View (90/100 vs 72/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12s or the Huawei Pura X View?
The Huawei Pura X View edges out the Huawei nova 12s by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12s and the Huawei Pura X View?
The Huawei nova 12s has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Huawei Pura X View — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12s or the Huawei Pura X View?
The Huawei Pura X View leads on camera score (49/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12s or the Huawei Pura X View?
The Huawei Pura X View leads on performance (64/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12s over the Huawei Pura X View?
The Huawei Pura X View is a better fit for active users.