Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Nova Lite 3 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/23/2023 6:37 PM, updated: 6/23/2023 6:42 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S X Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
IPS

1080x2340

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB) Compare Huawei Nova Lite 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.43"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

5 Advantages Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)	vs	18 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	176 grams (6.16 ounces)
+7.95 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+415 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	409 PPI
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.05GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)4% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (21GB available)	vs	+128GB (101GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels3% Higher resolution screen
6.21"	vs	+6.43"4% Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP7 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps33% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3400 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh47% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10W	vs	+33W2 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

29 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)
Other model names	HUAWEI P smart 2019 POT-LX2J 32GB	Redmi Note 12S (NFC)
Country or region available	Japan	(Europe), Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Huawei	Xiaomi
Release date	12/1/2018	4/26/2023, Announced: 3/6/2023
Depth	7.95 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.4 x 155.2 millimeters (2.89 x 6.11 in)	73.87 x 159.87 millimeters (2.91 x 6.29 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	176 grams (6.16 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	6.21" inches	6.43" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	415 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1000nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 13
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 14
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 710 (12nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G51 MP4 1Ghz	ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (850MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 364204 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available)	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	400/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 8, 17, 18, 19) TD-LTE (Bands 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.52" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	33W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Aurora Blue, Sapphire Blue, Coral Red • EMUI 9 • 19.5:9 ratio display FHD+	• Colors: Onyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl Green
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered