Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
≈ Tie
Battery capacity
≈ TieCharging
Civi 3
Wired charging speed (67W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
nova 12 Lite
Screen size (6.7")
WinsWeight
nova 12 Lite
Total weight (168g)
WinsValue
Civi 3
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.3/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | nova 12 Lite | Civi 3 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.7" | 6.55" | |
| 1,084 × 2,412 | 1,080 × 2,400 | |
| OLED | AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| — | 1,500 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Dual | Triple | |
| No | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical) | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 4G (6 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 8200 Ultra (4 nm) | |
| 8 GB | 16 GB | |
| 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh | |
| 66W | 67W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 168g | 174g | |
| 6.9mm | 7.6mm | |
| glass and plastic | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame | |
| none | None | |
| Mid-Range | Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Xiaomi Civi 3
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Huawei nova 12 Lite
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi Civi 3
Highest resolution main camera.