Honor 200 Pro vs Huawei Nova 12s
Compare Honor 200 Pro vs Huawei Nova 12s side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G, 5500mAh vs 4500mAh battery, $699 vs $699…
Honor
200 Pro
$699
7categories won
Huawei
Huawei Nova 12s
$699
4categories won
2 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Honor 200 Pro takes the overall win
The Honor 200 Pro claims the overall win over the Huawei Nova 12s, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 200 Pro leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the 200 Pro. Choose the 200 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Huawei Nova 12s if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
200 Pro wins on endurance with 5,500 mAh and 65W fast charging.
200 Pro leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and 16GB RAM.
200 Pro wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 2.5x dedicated optical zoom.
Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $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.
200 Pro vs Huawei Nova 12s: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 200 Pro | Huawei Nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.7" |
| Resolution | 1224 x 2700Winner | 1084 x 2412 |
| Pixel density | 437 ppiWinner | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4000 nitsWinner | 1200 nits |
Performance
| Specification | 200 Pro | Huawei Nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G |
| Process node | 4 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 1,520,000Winner | 590,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 5120Winner | 2820 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | — |
Camera
| Specification | 200 Pro | Huawei Nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 3 | — |
| Optical zoom | 2.5x | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 50 MP | 60 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | 4K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 200 Pro | Huawei Nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAhWinner | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 66 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 66 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | 200 Pro | Huawei Nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 168 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 6.9 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP53 |
| Build | Coastline natural aesthetic glass back, organic elliptical camera deco, composite aluminum alloy frame | — |
Software and support
| Specification | 200 Pro | Huawei Nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0 | 14 |
| OS updates | 3 years | — |
| Security updates | 3 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 200 Pro | Huawei Nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699 | $699 |
Honor 200 Pro
The Honor 200 Pro partners with legendary Parisian photography house Studio Harcourt to deliver cinematic studio lighting portraits, backed by a large 1/1.3-inch sensor, 5200 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, and 66W wireless charging.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh
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