Huawei Nova 12s vs Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

Compare Huawei Nova 12s vs Huawei Pura 70 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G vs HiSilicon Kirin 9010, 4500mAh vs 5200mAh battery, $699 vs $1299…

Huawei

Huawei Nova 12s

$699

4categories won

Huawei

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

$1,299

8categories won

1 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone

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MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra proves superior overall against the Huawei Nova 12s, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra. Choose the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Huawei Nova 12s if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryHuawei Pura 70 Ultra

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra takes battery honors offering 5,200 mAh alongside 100W charging.

🎮 GamingHuawei Pura 70 Ultra

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its HiSilicon Kirin 9010 and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraHuawei Pura 70 Ultra

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueHuawei Nova 12s

Huawei Nova 12s provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 vs $1299.

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.

Huawei Nova 12s vs Huawei Pura 70 Ultra: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Huawei Nova 12s, Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Specification	Huawei Nova 12s	Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Screen size	6.7"	6.8"
Resolution	1084 x 2412	1260 x 2844Winner
Pixel density	395 ppi	457 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1200 nits	2500 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Huawei Nova 12s, Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Specification	Huawei Nova 12s	Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G	HiSilicon Kirin 9010
Process node	—	7 nm
AnTuTu score	590,000	1,080,000Winner
Geekbench multi	2820	4410Winner
Maximum RAM	—	16 GB
Maximum storage	—	1TB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Huawei Nova 12s, Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Specification	Huawei Nova 12s	Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Main sensor	—	50 MP
Rear cameras	—	3
Optical zoom	—	3.5x
Ultrawide	—	40 MP
Selfie camera	60 MPWinner	13 MP
Max video	4K@30fps	4K@60fps, 1080p@960fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Huawei Nova 12s, Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Specification	Huawei Nova 12s	Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Capacity	4,500 mAh	5,200 mAhWinner
Wired charging	66 W	100 WWinner
Wireless charging	No	80 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Huawei Nova 12s, Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Specification	Huawei Nova 12s	Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Weight	168 gWinner	226 g
Thickness	6.9 mmWinner	8.4 mm
Water resistance	IP53	IP68
Build	—	Starry pattern embossed vegan leather, mechanical retractable lens barrel, Crystal Armor Kunlun glass

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Huawei Nova 12s, Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Specification	Huawei Nova 12s	Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Operating system	14	HarmonyOS 4.2
OS updates	—	4 years
Security updates	—	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Huawei Nova 12s, Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Specification	Huawei Nova 12s	Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
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	$699Winner	$1,299

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

Full Huawei Nova 12s specifications →

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

Crown winner of the DXOMARK camera benchmark, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra features a revolutionary motorized retractable 1-inch primary camera lens that physically extends when the camera activates. Combined with physical variable aperture f/1.6-f/4.0, a 35x macro telephoto, 100W wired and 80W wireless charging, and Crystal Armor scratch-proof Kunlun glass.

Display: 6.8"
Chipset: HiSilicon Kirin 9010
Main camera: 50MP
Battery: 5,200mAh

Full Huawei Pura 70 Ultra specifications →

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