Huawei Nova 12s vs vivo X200 Ultra
Compare Huawei Nova 12s vs vivo X200 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 4500mAh vs 6000mAh battery, $699 vs…
Huawei
Huawei Nova 12s
$699
4categories won
vivo
X200 Ultra
$1,249
8categories won
1 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
vivo X200 Ultra takes the overall win
The vivo X200 Ultra proves superior overall against the Huawei Nova 12s, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the X200 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the X200 Ultra. Choose the X200 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Huawei Nova 12s if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
X200 Ultra takes battery honors offering 6,000 mAh alongside 100W charging.
X200 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
X200 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.7x optical telephoto capabilities.
Huawei Nova 12s provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 vs $1249.
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 X200 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Huawei Nova 12s | X200 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.82" |
| Resolution | 1084 x 2412 | 1440 x 3168Winner |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 510 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1200 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Huawei Nova 12s | X200 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | — | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 590,000 | 3,090,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2820 | 10480Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Huawei Nova 12s | X200 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.7x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 60 MPWinner | 50 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Huawei Nova 12s | X200 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 6,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 66 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Huawei Nova 12s | X200 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 168 gWinner | 229 g |
| Thickness | 6.9 mmWinner | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP68/IP69 |
| Build | — | Armor Glass front, aerospace titanium alloy frame, eco-leather or frosted AG glass rear with diamond-cut camera ring |
Software and support
| Specification | Huawei Nova 12s | X200 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 14 | Android 16 (Funtouch OS 16 / OriginOS 5) |
| OS updates | — | 5 years |
| Security updates | — | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Huawei Nova 12s | X200 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $1,249 |
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
vivo X200 Ultra
Armed with a 1-inch Sony LYT-900 sensor and the legendary 200MP Zeiss APO telephoto periscope, the vivo X200 Ultra delivers the purest mobile optical clarity and portrait reproduction ever engineered.
- Display
- 6.82"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,000mAh
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