Huawei nova 11 SE
#2626Huawei nova 12 SE
#2184Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 11 SE
Huawei nova 12 SE
Performance
88.188.0
Camera
19.136.2
Display
82.182.1
Battery
30.630.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
63.258.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
47.451.1
Summary
- The Huawei nova 11 SE and nova 12 SE both feature a 6.67-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, offering similar visual experiences.
- Performance-wise, both models are equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage, ensuring comparable processing power.
- Camera specifications are identical, with a 108 MP main sensor and a 32 MP front camera, but the nova 12 SE includes gyro-EIS for video stabilization.
- Both phones have a 4500 mAh battery with 66W charging capabilities.
- The nova 11 SE runs on HarmonyOS 4.0, while the nova 12 SE operates on EMUI 14, which may affect the software experience.
- Build quality and dimensions are the same for both devices, maintaining a consistent design aesthetic.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 11 SE
Huawei nova 12 SE
General
Release Date
2023, October 31
2024, March 19
Announced
2023, October 31
2024, March 19
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.67"
6.67"
Type
OLED, 1B colors, 90Hz
OLED, 1B colors, 90Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 610
Adreno 610
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
108 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
108 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
32 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details
66W wired, 100% in 32 min5W reverse wired
66W wired, 3-100% in 32 min5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162.4 x 75.5 x 7.4 mm (6.39 x 2.97 x 0.29 in)
162.4 x 75.5 x 7.4 mm (6.39 x 2.97 x 0.29 in)
Weight
186 g
186 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Green, White, Black
Green, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
HarmonyOS 4.0
EMUI 14, no Google Play Services
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass