
Overall Score
68.2Category 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