Honor 300 vs Huawei Nova 12i
Compare Honor 300 vs Huawei Nova 12i side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 5300mAh vs 5000mAh battery, $379 vs $699. Full…
Honor
Honor 300
$379
11categories won
Huawei
Huawei Nova 12i
$699
0categories won
2 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Honor 300 takes the overall win
The Honor 300 claims the overall win over the Huawei Nova 12i, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Honor 300 leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Honor 300. Choose the Honor 300 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Huawei Nova 12i if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Honor 300 wins on endurance with 5,300 mAh and 100W fast charging.
Honor 300 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 and 16GB RAM.
Honor 300 wins photography with 50MP main imaging.
Honor 300 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $379 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.
Honor 300 vs Huawei Nova 12i: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor 300 | Huawei Nova 12i |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.7" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412Winner | 1080 x 2388 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 391 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 HzWinner | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4000 nitsWinner | 650 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Honor 300 | Huawei Nova 12i |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G |
| Process node | 4 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 840,000Winner | 315,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 3420Winner | 1470 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | — |
Camera
| Specification | Honor 300 | Huawei Nova 12i |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 2 | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor 300 | Huawei Nova 12i |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,300 mAhWinner | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 WWinner | 40 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | Honor 300 | Huawei Nova 12i |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 175 gWinner | 199 g |
| Thickness | 6.97 mmWinner | 8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP53 |
| Build | Ultra-thin carved glass, aluminum alloy frame, Giant Rhino Glass front | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor 300 | Huawei Nova 12i |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | 14 |
| OS updates | 4 years | — |
| Security updates | 5 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor 300 | Huawei Nova 12i |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $379Winner | $699 |
Honor 300
The Honor 300 breaks boundaries by measuring an impossibly slim 6.97mm and weighing only 175g while accommodating a large 5,300mAh silicon-carbon battery and 100W wired fast charging. Features dual 50MP Sony rear cameras, a 50MP selfie shooter, and 4,000 nits eye comfort display.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,300mAh
Huawei Nova 12i
Huawei Nova 12i showcases flagship-inspired Super Star Orbit Ring styling, a 108MP high-resolution camera, 5000mAh battery with 40W Huawei SuperCharge Turbo, and EMUI 14 with customizable lock screens.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
- Software
- 14
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