Huawei nova 12 Ultra
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vivo X90s
#393Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
vivo X90s
Performance
91.896.3
Camera
64.993.5
Display
94.895.8
Battery
31.131.6
Build
75.976.7
Connectivity
83.885.2
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
73.079.2
Summary
- The Huawei nova 12 Ultra features a 6.76-inch LTPO OLED display with a resolution of 1224 x 2776 pixels, while the vivo X90s has a slightly larger 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1260 x 2800 pixels, both supporting HDR and a 120Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the nova 12 Ultra is powered by the Kirin 9000S chipset, whereas the X90s utilizes the more advanced Mediatek Dimensity 9200+, providing superior processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 50 MP main camera, but the X90s includes additional telephoto and ultrawide lenses with optical image stabilization, enhancing its photographic versatility.
- The nova 12 Ultra has a 4600 mAh battery with 100W charging, while the X90s offers a larger 4810 mAh battery with faster 120W charging.
- For software, the nova runs on HarmonyOS 4.0, while the X90s operates on Android 13 with OriginOS 3, providing different user experiences.
- Both devices have a premium build quality, with glass fronts and eco leather backs, but the X90s offers more color options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
vivo X90s
General
Release Date
2023, December 26
2023, June 26
Announced
2023, December 26
2023, June 26
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.76"
6.78"
Type
LTPO OLED, 1B colors, HDR, 120Hz
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)
Resolution
1224 x 2776 pixels (~449 ppi density)
1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~453 ppi density)
PPI
1224
1260
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Kunlun Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 9000S (7 nm)* the chipset is not officially confirmed
Mediatek Dimensity 9200+ (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.62 GHz Taishan Big & 3x2.15 GHz Taishan Mid & 4x1.53GHz Cortex-A510)
Octa-core (1x3.35 GHz Cortex-X3 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Maleoon 910 MP4
Immortalis-G715 MC11
Memory
512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.4-4.0, 27mm (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide), AF
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.49", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.93", 1.22µm, AF, 2x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.0, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.93", 1.22µm, AF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, Pixel Shift, dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
32 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR
Video Recording
4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30/60fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4600 mAh
4810 mAh
Battery Details
4600 mAh
4810 mAh
Charging Details
100W wired, 3-60% in 10 min5W reverse wired
120W wired, 50% in 8 minReverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.1 x 75 x 7.7 mm (6.42 x 2.95 x 0.30 in)
164.1 x 74.4 x 8.5 mm or 8.9 mm
Weight
198 g
197.5 g
Materials
Glass front, silicone polymer back (eco leather)
Glass front, glass back or eco leather back
Colors
Black, Blue, White
Black, White, Red, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
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/6/7, tri-band
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio)
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B2a+B2c), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
HarmonyOS 4.0
Android 13, OriginOS 3
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass