Honor 300 vs Huawei Nova 12s
Compare Honor 300 vs Huawei Nova 12s side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G, 5300mAh vs 4500mAh battery, $379 vs $699. Full…
Honor
Honor 300
$379
6categories won
Huawei
Huawei Nova 12s
$699
3categories won
4 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 12s, 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 12s 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 12s: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor 300 | Huawei Nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.7" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1084 x 2412Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4000 nitsWinner | 1200 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Honor 300 | Huawei Nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G |
| Process node | 4 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 840,000Winner | 590,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 3420Winner | 2820 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | — |
Camera
| Specification | Honor 300 | Huawei Nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 2 | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 50 MP | 60 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps | 4K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor 300 | Huawei Nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,300 mAhWinner | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 WWinner | 66 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | Honor 300 | Huawei Nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 175 g | 168 gWinner |
| Thickness | 6.97 mm | 6.9 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 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | 14 |
| OS updates | 4 years | — |
| Security updates | 5 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor 300 | Huawei Nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| 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 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
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