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

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?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S X Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J) 05Points
6.21"
IPS

1080x2340

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

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

Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)} 5 Advantages Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J) vs Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)} 18 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)10%
Lighter
vs176 grams (6.16 ounces)
+7.95 millimeters (0.31 inches)1%
Thinner
vs8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+415 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs409 PPI
+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.05GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)4%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4vs+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 LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2340 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
6.21"vs+6.43"4%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 2MPvs+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 16MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps33%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3400 mAhvs+5000 mAh47%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10Wvs+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 + A2DPvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)
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ModelNova Lite 3 (LX2J)Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)
Other model namesHUAWEI P smart 2019 POT-LX2J 32GBRedmi Note 12S (NFC)
Country or region availableJapan
Japan
(Europe)Hong KongTaiwan
(Europe), Hong Kong, Taiwan
BrandHuaweiXiaomi
Release date12/1/20184/26/2023, Announced: 3/6/2023
Depth7.95 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)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)176 grams (6.16 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)
Display typeLTPS IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size6.21" inches6.43" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)415 PPI409 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered90Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered1000nits[peak]

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 13
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredMIUI 14

โš™๏ธ Processor

Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 710 (12nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm)
CPUOcta-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 controllerARM Mali-G51 MP4 1GhzARM Mali-G57 MC2 (850MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 364204 (v9)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR46GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (21GB available)128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-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 card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps400/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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 networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

๐Ÿ“ท 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/2.2118ยฐ1/4"1.12ยตm
2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.52" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.7ยตm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
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 alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3400 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging33W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Aurora Blue, Sapphire Blue, Coral Red
โ€ข EMUI 9
โ€ข 19.5:9 ratio display FHD+
โ€ข Colors: Onyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl Green

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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