Huawei nova 12 SE
#2184
Infinix Note 12 VIP
#1144Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 12 SE
Infinix Note 12 VIP
Performance
88.082.8
Camera
36.248.8
Display
82.189.1
Battery
30.630.6
Build
0.274.1
Connectivity
58.957.3
Audio
8.970.7
Overall
51.162.5
Summary
- The Huawei nova 12 SE features a 6.67-inch OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Infinix Note 12 VIP has a slightly larger 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, offering smoother visuals.
- In terms of performance, the nova 12 SE is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset, whereas the Note 12 VIP utilizes a Mediatek Helio G96, with both devices offering up to 8GB of RAM.
- Both smartphones have a 108 MP main camera, but the Infinix can record video at higher resolutions, up to 1440p, compared to the 1080p of the Huawei.
- Battery capacity is identical at 4500 mAh, but the Note 12 VIP supports faster charging at 120W versus 66W on the nova 12 SE.
- The Huawei runs on EMUI 14 without Google Play Services, while the Infinix operates on Android 12 with XOS 10.5, providing different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 12 SE
Infinix Note 12 VIP
General
Release Date
2024, March 19
2022, May 16
Announced
2024, March 19
2022, May 16
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.67"
6.7"
Type
OLED, 1B colors, 90Hz
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 700 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 610
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
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/1.8, (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF13mm f/2.2, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Laser AF, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
16 MP, (wide), 1/2.76", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
Dual-LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1440p@30fps, 1080p@60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4500 mAh
4500 mAh
Charging Details
66W wired, 3-100% in 32 min5W reverse wired
120W wired, 100% in 17 min
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)
163.5 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
Weight
186 g
199 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, glass back, plastic frame
Colors
Green, Black
Cayenne grey, Force black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
Yes
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with dual speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
EMUI 14, no Google Play Services
Android 12, XOS 10.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass