This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Huawei nova 12i and POCO M8 5G smartphones.
The Huawei nova 12i features a 6.7-inch display, 108MP main camera, 5,000mAh battery, 40W fast charging and Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset.
Meanwhile, the POCO M8 5G features a slightly larger 6.77-inch display, 5,520mAh battery, 45W fast charging, Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset and 5G connectivity.
| Specs | Huawei nova 12i | POCO M8 5G |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ IPS LCD Display (1080 x 2388 Pixels 391 ppi) with 90Hz Refresh Rate and punch-hole | 6.77-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1080 x 2392 Pixels, 388 ppi) with Scratch Resistant Glass, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 3200nits, and punch-hole |
| Size | 163.3 x 74.7 x 8.4 mm | 165.0 x 75.4 x 7.35 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 178 g |
| Build | Glass front, Plastic back | Glass front, Plastic back |
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| Colors | Black, Green | Black, Silver, Green |
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POCO M8 5G The POCO M8 5G has a larger, sharper, and smoother display. It is also lighter and thinner. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (6 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A73 @ 2.4GHz & 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.9GHz |
Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Adreno 710 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB or 512GB |
| Expansion | None | 2TB via microSD |
| OS | EMUI 14 | Android 15 with Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
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POCO M8 5G
The POCO M8 5G has better performance. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Dual Cameras: 108MP Main Camera (f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus) 2MP Depth Sensor -LED Flash -Up to 1080p video recording |
Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) 2MP Secondary camera -LED Flash -Up to 4K video recording |
| Front Camera |
8 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
20 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
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Huawei nova 12i
Based on the specs, Huawei nova 12i has a higher-resolution 108MP main camera. Meanwhile, POCO M8 5G offers higher-resolution 4K rear video recording. However, camera quality is difficult to determine with specs alone, actual usage may vary. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Infrared | Yes | |
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
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POCO M8 5G
The POCO M8 5G has better cellular connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | None | Dolby ATMOS, Stereo Speakers, Up to 300% volume |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
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POCO M8 5G
Based on the specs, it has stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, higher maximum volume, and a gyroscope. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | 5520 mAh Si/C Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 40W Fast Charging (HUAWEI SuperCharge, 62% in 30 minutes) |
45W Fast Charging (50% in 25 minutes) 18W Reverse charging |
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POCO M8 5G
The POCO M8 5G has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱12,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱12,999.00 - Official price of 8GB+256GB version in the Philippines ₱14,999.00 - Official price of 8GB+512GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | April 22, 2024 | January 8, 2026 |
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