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Huawei nova 12#781

Released: 2023, December 26

Huawei nova 12

Overall Score

68.2

Category Breakdown

Overall(#781)68.2
Performance(#524)73.0
Camera(#1361)48.0
Display(#531)88.5
Battery(#888)64.5
Build(#11008)68.8

Comparisons Featuring Huawei nova 12

Short Review

  • The Huawei nova 12 features a sleek design with dimensions of 161.5 x 75.4 x 7 mm and a weight of 191g, available in Black, Blue, and White.
  • Its 6.7-inch OLED display supports 1 billion colors, HDR, and a 120Hz refresh rate, providing vibrant visuals with a resolution of 1084 x 2412 pixels.
  • Powered by the Kirin 830 chipset, it offers octa-core performance with options for 256GB or 512GB of storage paired with 8GB of RAM.
  • The camera system includes a 50 MP wide lens and an 8 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording in 4K, while the 60 MP front camera excels in selfies.
  • The battery capacity is 4600mAh, supporting fast charging at 100W but lacking wireless charging.
  • Running on HarmonyOS 4.0, it provides a smooth user experience without a headphone jack or stereo speakers.
  • Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC.
  • The device does not feature water resistance.
  • Overall, the Huawei nova 12 combines advanced display technology, strong performance, and impressive camera capabilities in a stylish package.

Specifications

General

Release Date2023, December 26
Announced2023, December 26
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size6.7"
TypeOLED, 1B colors, HDR, 120Hz
Resolution1084 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI1084
Refresh Rate120Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetKirin 830 (7 nm)* the chipset is not officially confirmed
CPUOcta-core
GPUN/A
Memory256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotNo

Camera

Main Camera50 MP
Main Camera Details50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide), AF
Front Camera60 MP
Front Camera Details60 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, 100˚ (ultrawide)
Video Recording4K, 1080p
Selfie Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
OIS
Night Mode
RAW Support

Battery

Capacity4600 mAh
Battery Details4600 mAh
Charging Details100W wired5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions161.5 x 75.4 x 7 mm (6.36 x 2.97 x 0.28 in)
Weight191 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Blue, White
Foldable

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio)
NFC
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS

Software

Operating SystemHarmonyOS 4.0
OS VersionHarmonyOS 4.0

Security

Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo