Google Pixel 6 vs Huawei Nova 12s
Compare Google Pixel 6 vs Huawei Nova 12s side by side: Google Tensor G1 (5 nm) + Titan M2 Security vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G, 4614mAh vs 4500mAh…
Pixel 6
$599
6categories won
Huawei
Huawei Nova 12s
$699
7categories won
13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Google Pixel 6 takes the overall win
The Google Pixel 6 claims the overall win over the Huawei Nova 12s, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Pixel 6 leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Pixel 6. Choose the Pixel 6 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Huawei Nova 12s if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Pixel 6 wins on endurance with 4,614 mAh and 30W fast charging.
Pixel 6 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Google Tensor G1 (5 nm) + Titan M2 Security and 8GB RAM.
Pixel 6 wins photography with 50MP main imaging.
Pixel 6 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $599 vs $699.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Pixel 6 vs Huawei Nova 12s: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Huawei Nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.4" | 6.7" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1084 x 2412Winner |
| Pixel density | 411 ppiWinner | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 1000 nits | 1200 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Huawei Nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G1 (5 nm) + Titan M2 Security | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G |
| Process node | 5 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 740,000Winner | 590,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 3380Winner | 2820 |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | — |
Camera
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Huawei Nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 2 | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP | 60 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps HDR10 | 4K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Huawei Nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,614 mAhWinner | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 66 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 21 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Huawei Nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 207 g | 168 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 6.9 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP53 |
| Build | Matte aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 6 back, Gorilla Glass Victus front | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Huawei Nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 12 | 14 |
| OS updates | 5 years | — |
| Security updates | 6 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Huawei Nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $599Winner | $699 |
Google Pixel 6
Offering a flat 6.4-inch 90Hz AMOLED panel, tactile matte black aluminum rails, playful two-tone colorways (Kinda Coral, Sorta Seafoam), and the flagship 50MP GN1 sensor, the Pixel 6 offered unrivaled value.
- Display
- 6.4"
- Chipset
- Google Tensor G1 (5 nm) + Titan M2 Security
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 4,614mAh
Huawei Nova 12s
Huawei Nova 12s captures global attention with an ultra-thin 6.88mm silhouette weighing just 168g, a world-class 60MP ultra-wide front selfie shooter, 66W SuperCharge Turbo, and Star Orbit Ring camera styling.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G
- Battery
- 4,500mAh
- Software
- 14