Huawei nova 12s vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Huawei nova 12s (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 55/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 12s is noticeably lighter (168g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12s
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Huawei nova 12s better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 219g
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12s vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 31 points higher (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12s and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12s notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (90/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12s | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12s
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12s
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12s
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12s and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Huawei nova 12s by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12s and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (85/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (75/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12s notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (90/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12s or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s by 31 points (86/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12s and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei nova 12s has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12s or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12s or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12s over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.