Huawei nova 11 SE
#1313Huawei nova 12 SE
#1312Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 11 SE
Huawei nova 12 SE
Performance
67.067.0
Camera
47.947.9
Display
84.584.5
Battery
60.060.0
Build
68.868.8
Overall
64.864.8
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
108 MP
Main Camera Details
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)
Front Camera
32 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
32 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
32 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Green, White, Black
Green, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
HarmonyOS 4.0
EMUI 14, no Google Play Services
OS Version
HarmonyOS 4.0
EMUI 14, no Google Play Services
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No