Huawei nova 12 Lite
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Huawei nova 12s
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Huawei nova 12 Lite
Huawei nova 12s
Performance
92.692.5
Camera
67.162.7
Display
93.093.0
Battery
30.630.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
68.164.5
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
59.364.8
Summary
- The Huawei nova 12 Lite and nova 12s share similar build quality, featuring identical dimensions and weight, but differ in software experience, with the Lite running HarmonyOS 4.0 and the 12s using EMUI 14.
- Both models sport a 6.7-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1084 x 2412 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate.
- Performance is consistent across both devices, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset and offering 256GB of storage with 8GB of RAM.
- Camera capabilities are comparable, with both featuring a 50 MP main sensor, but the nova 12s includes gyro-EIS for video stabilization, while the Lite offers a higher resolution selfie camera at 60 MP.
- Battery capacity and charging speed are the same at 4500 mAh and 66W, respectively, in both models.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 12 Lite
Huawei nova 12s
General
Release Date
2023, December 26
2024, March 19
Announced
2023, December 26
2024, March 19
Description
Also known as Huawei nova 12 Active
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.7"
Type
OLED, 1B colors, HDR, 120Hz
OLED, 1B colors, HDR, 120Hz
Resolution
1084 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1084 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1084
1084
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 4G (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 4G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 670)
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 670)
GPU
Adreno 642L
Adreno 642L
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide), AF
50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide)
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
60 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, 100˚ (ultrawide)
N/A
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR
Video Recording
4K, 1080p, 720p@960fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
4500 mAh
4500 mAh
Charging Details
66W wired, 3-60% in 31 min5W reverse wired
66W wired, 3-62% in 15 min, 3-100% in 30 minReverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
161.3 x 75 x 6.9 mm (6.35 x 2.95 x 0.27 in)
161.3 x 75 x 6.9 mm (6.35 x 2.95 x 0.27 in)
Weight
168 g
168 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, White
Black, Green, White, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-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/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
HarmonyOS 4.0
EMUI 14, no Google Play Services
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass