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Huawei nova 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Huawei · 2023

Huawei nova 12 Pro

88/ 100

Launch MSRP$549 USD

Xiaomi · 2025

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

88/ 100

Launch MSRP$1,599 USD

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Huawei nova 12 Pro BETTER THAN Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

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Huawei nova 12 ProWinner 🏆

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

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SPEC FACTOR	Huawei nova	Xiaomi 15	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	4,600 mAh	5,410 mAh	+5,410 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	100W	90W	100W Max
Main Camera Sensor	50 MP	50 MP	50 MP
Screen Display Size	6.76"	6.73"	6.76"
Chassis Weight	190g	226g	190g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Huawei nova 12 Pro:

✓36g lighter chassis (190g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$1050 lower launch MSRP ($549 vs $1599)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Xiaomi 15 Ultra:

✓Larger 5,410 mAh battery capacity (+810 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.73" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Huawei nova 12 Pro	Xiaomi 15 Ultra
1. Display & Screen🏆 Huawei nova 12 Pro Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	OLED	LTPO AMOLED
Screen Size	6.76"	6.73"
Resolution & Density	2844x1272 (460 ppi)	3200x1440 (522 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	2,500 nits peak	3,200 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Xiaomi 15 Ultra Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 13	Android 15
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB LPDDR	16 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Huawei nova 12 Pro Wins Camera
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.4, OIS, Sony IMX858	50 MP, f/1.63, OIS, Sony LYT-900
Telephoto Zoom	2 MP (2x optical zoom), f/2.4	50 MP (5x optical zoom), f/2.5, OIS
Ultrawide Camera	8 MP, f/2.2	50 MP, f/1.8
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	60 MP, f/2.4	32 MP, f/2
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Huawei nova 12 Pro Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	161.2 x 74.8 x 7.9 mm	161.3 x 75.5 x 9.5 mm
Weight	190 g	226 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	IP68
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Xiaomi 15 Ultra Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	4,600 mAh	5,410 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	100W wired fast charging	90W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	50W wireless charging	80W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	5.2	5.4
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 2.0	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$549	$1599

Editorial Lab Verdict

Huawei nova 12 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 87.7/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Huawei nova 12 Pro ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 91/100 camera rating.

When to buy Huawei nova 12 Pro:

Higher overall BeastScore: 87.7 vs top rival 87.6 · Significantly faster wired charging: 100W vs max 90W

When to buy Xiaomi 15 Ultra:

Larger battery capacity: 5,410 mAh (+810 mAh more) · Brighter screen: 3,200 nits peak vs 2,500 nits

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Huawei nova 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Which phone is better: Huawei nova 12 Pro or Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

Huawei nova 12 Pro leads with an overall BeastScore of 87.7/100 compared to Xiaomi 15 Ultra (87.6/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 87.7 vs top rival 87.6 and Significantly faster wired charging: 100W vs max 90W.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Huawei nova 12 Pro and Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

Huawei nova 12 Pro is equipped with a 6.76-inch display and 4600 mAh battery, while Xiaomi 15 Ultra features a 6.73-inch display and 5410 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Huawei nova 12 Pro and Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

In lab hardware evaluations, Huawei nova 12 Pro scores 91/100 in camera performance, while Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 91/100.

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BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Huawei nova 12 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 87.7/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Huawei nova 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Which phone is better: Huawei nova 12 Pro or Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Huawei nova 12 Pro and Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Huawei nova 12 Pro and Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

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