Huawei nova 12 SEvsXiaomi Redmi 9T

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Huawei
Huawei nova 12 SE
nova 12 SE
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225)
RAM:8GB
Storage:256GB

Quick Stats

The Huawei Nova 12 SE boasts impressive battery life, lasting up to two days with moderate use overall.
The Huawei Nova 12 SE's vibrant display is perfect for media consumption with good color accuracy and brightness.
The Nova 12 SE's camera, while decent, is overpriced and falls short of expectations for content creators.
The Huawei Nova 12 SE delivers smooth performance for everyday tasks but struggles with demanding multitasking and gaming.
Xiaomi
Xiaomi Redmi 9T
Redmi 9T
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
RAM:4GB
Storage:64GB

Quick Stats

The Xiaomi Redmi 9T's impressive battery life is its standout feature, lasting days on a single charge.
The Xiaomi Redmi 9T's display offers decent visuals, good brightness, and stereo speakers with excellent audio quality overall.
The Xiaomi Redmi 9T's camera setup falls short in low-light conditions and video recording overall quality.
The Xiaomi Redmi 9T's performance is respectable, but may struggle with demanding tasks due to its chipset limitations.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
Huawei nova 12 SE
2.40 GHz
Xiaomi Redmi 9T
2 GHz

RAM

Winner
Huawei nova 12 SE
8GB
Xiaomi Redmi 9T
4GB

Storage

Winner
Huawei nova 12 SE
256GB
Xiaomi Redmi 9T
64GB

Weight

Winner
Huawei nova 12 SE
186g
Xiaomi Redmi 9T
198g
Rank
Huawei nova 12 SE
Winner
#550
Xiaomi Redmi 9T
#752
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Huawei nova 12 SE
#727
Xiaomi Redmi 9T
#712
Winner
Design
Huawei nova 12 SE
#416
Winner
Xiaomi Redmi 9T
#812
Display
Huawei nova 12 SE
#449
Winner
Xiaomi Redmi 9T
#852
Performance
Huawei nova 12 SE
#684
Winner
Xiaomi Redmi 9T
#709
Battery
Huawei nova 12 SE
#436
Winner
Xiaomi Redmi 9T
#806
Camera
Huawei nova 12 SE
#143
Winner
Xiaomi Redmi 9T
#315
item_phones_categoryId
Huawei nova 12 SE
#1
Tie
Xiaomi Redmi 9T
#1
Tie

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Huawei Huawei nova 12 SE
Xiaomi Xiaomi Redmi 9T
Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
CPU
4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold + 4x1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver
4x Kryo 260 2.0 GHz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
6
11
Frequency
2.40
2
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Adreno 610
Qualcomm Adreno 610
RAM
8
4
Type
N/A
LPDDR4X RAM
Capacity
256
64
Type
N/A
UFS Storage 2.1
SD slot
No
N/A
Fingerprint security
Yes, on the side
Yes, on the side
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
N/A
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
Yes
Yes
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
N/A
Gravity sensor
Yes
N/A
Ultrasonic proximity virtual sensor
N/A
Yes
Audio
N/A
Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers
Antutu Score
255000
174500
Antutu Version
Antutu v9
Antutu v8
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 60% of devices
Overall performance better than 54% of devices
Cooling system
No
No
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
N/A
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Huawei nova 12 SE

Strengths

No lag whatsoever, pretty good battery life
Micro G to play with your Google services and Google Apps
Excellent close-ups and night mode captures
Solid build, very bright screen
The color surprised me for the ultra-wide camera capture
No lag whatsoever, a great media consumption phone
Good for using Netflix, YouTube, TikTok, and so forth
A pretty decent CPU and reliable battery life
Huawei's micro G service provides seamless Google experience

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Xiaomi Redmi 9T

Strengths

No specific pros listed for this device

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Read Full Reviews

Huawei nova 12 SE

The Huawei Nova 12 SE is a mid-range smartphone that promises to deliver a seamless media consumption experience. With its bright screen, decent CPU, and long battery life, this phone is perfect for Netflix binge-watchers and social media enthusiasts. However, it falls short in the camera department, with underwhelming video quality and disappointing selfie capture. Priced at €350, it's hard to justify its premium tag when compared to other devices in its price bracket. Can this device redeem itself with its strong Ultra-wide and night mode capabilities? Read on to find out.

Xiaomi Redmi 9T

The Xiaomi Redmi 9T is an entry-level phone that shares many similarities with its counterpart, the Poco M3. However, there are some notable differences that set it apart. The design, for instance, boasts a glossy metallic finish and a splash-proof build, making it a great option for those who want peace of mind. The device also features NFC support, which is not available on the Poco M3. Under the hood, the Redmi 9T sports a Snapdragon 662 chipset, which provides decent performance but falls short in GPU-intensive tasks. This is likely due to the phone's 1080p display, which can be demanding on the processor. Despite this, the device manages to deliver excellent battery life, with our proprietary tests yielding an impressive 150 hours of usage. The cameras on the Redmi 9T are a mixed bag. The 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera is a welcome addition, but its photos lack detail and sharpness. The main camera takes good photos during the day, but struggles in low light conditions. Night mode does improve the quality, but it's still not up to par with other phones in this price range. In conclusion, the Xiaomi Redmi 9T offers a great balance of features for its price. While it may not excel in every department, it makes up for it with its splash-proof build, NFC support, and excellent battery life. For those looking for an entry-level phone that ticks all the right boxes, the Redmi 9T is definitely worth considering.

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