Huawei nova Y70 Plus vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Comparing the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (2022) and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads — 49/100 vs 18/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y70 Plus has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 48 MP vs 3 MP; the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus doesn't; the Huawei nova Y70 Plus is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 43/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 18/100)
- Faster charging: 67W vs 5W
- Higher performance (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y70 Plus vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 31 points higher (49/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (70/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (51/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova Y70 Plus | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 67W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×77.7×9.0 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 225 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (24/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (70/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (51/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y70 Plus or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus by 31 points (49/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y70 Plus and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Huawei nova Y70 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y70 Plus or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 25/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y70 Plus or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on performance (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y70 Plus over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Huawei nova Y70 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.