Huawei nova 12
#1725
Huawei nova 13
#2182Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 12
Huawei nova 13
Performance
83.437.8
Camera
48.664.9
Display
93.093.0
Battery
31.133.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
83.383.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
55.651.1
Summary
- The Huawei nova 12 and nova 13 share a similar build quality with both featuring a 6.7" OLED display, but the nova 13 is slightly lighter and more compact.
- Performance-wise, the nova 12 is equipped with a Kirin 830 chipset, while the nova 13 offers increased RAM options, reaching up to 12GB.
- Both models have a 50 MP rear camera setup, but the nova 13 includes gyro-EIS for enhanced video stabilization.
- The battery capacity is higher in the nova 13 at 5000 mAh compared to the 4600 mAh in the nova 12, although both support 100W charging.
- In terms of software, the nova 12 runs on HarmonyOS 4.0, while the nova 13 features an updated HarmonyOS 4.2, providing a potentially improved software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 12
Huawei nova 13
General
Release Date
2023, December 26
2024, October 22
Announced
2023, December 26
2024, October 22
Description
N/A
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
Aluminosilicate glass
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 830 (7 nm)* the chipset is not officially confirmed
N/A
CPU
Octa-core
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB 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), AF
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)
60 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, 100˚ (ultrawide)
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K, 1080p
4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4600 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
4600 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
100W wired5W reverse wired
100W wired, 3-50% in 10 min5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
161.5 x 75.4 x 7 mm (6.36 x 2.97 x 0.28 in)
161.4 x 75.3 x 7 mm (6.35 x 2.96 x 0.28 in)
Weight
191 g
195 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, White
Black, White, Purple, 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio)
5.2, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio)
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
HarmonyOS 4.0
HarmonyOS 4.2
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass