Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 12i
Huawei nova 13i
Performance
83.883.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
75.475.4
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
58.958.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
46.246.2
Summary
- The Huawei nova 12i and nova 13i share similar build quality, featuring identical dimensions and weight, with both models utilizing an IPS LCD display of 6.7 inches at 90Hz and a resolution of 1080 x 2388 pixels.
- Performance-wise, both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset, offering the same CPU and GPU configurations, along with 128GB or 256GB storage options and 8GB RAM.
- Camera specifications are also identical, with a 108 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, both capable of 1080p video recording.
- Battery capacity is the same at 5000 mAh with 40W charging, and neither device supports wireless charging.
- The software experience differs slightly, with the nova 12i running EMUI 14 and the nova 13i on EMUI 14.2, both lacking Google Play Services.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 12i
Huawei nova 13i
General
Release Date
2024, March 19
2024, December 14
Announced
2024, March 19
2024, December 14
Description
Also known as Huawei Enjoy 70 Pro for China market
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.7"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2388 pixels (~391 ppi density)
1080 x 2388 pixels (~391 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
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
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
40W wired, 3-62% in 30 min
40W wired, 3-62% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.3 x 74.7 x 8.4 mm (6.43 x 2.94 x 0.33 in)
163.3 x 74.7 x 8.4 mm (6.43 x 2.94 x 0.33 in)
Weight
199 g
199 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Green, Black, White
White, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-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/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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
EMUI 14, no Google Play Services
EMUI 14.2, no Google Play Services
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass

