Huawei nova 12i
#1993
Realme Narzo 30
#2073Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 12i
Realme Narzo 30
Performance
64.862.5
Camera
47.147.1
Display
75.575.5
Battery
60.063.0
Build
68.868.8
Overall
62.262.0
Summary
- The Huawei nova 12i features a slightly larger 6.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2388 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Realme Narzo 30 has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, also at 90Hz.
- In terms of performance, the nova 12i is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset, whereas the Narzo 30 uses a MediaTek Helio G95.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the nova 12i offering a 108 MP main sensor compared to the Narzo 30's 48 MP, although the Narzo 30 supports 4K video recording, which the nova 12i does not.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery, but the nova 12i supports faster 40W charging versus the Narzo 30's 30W.
- The nova 12i runs on EMUI 14 without Google Play Services, while the Narzo 30 operates on Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0, providing a different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 12i
Realme Narzo 30
General
Release Date
2024, March 19
2021, May 18
Announced
2024, March 19
2021, May 18
Description
Also known as Huawei Enjoy 70 Pro for China market
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 580 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2388 pixels (~391 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
Mediatek MT6785V/CD Helio G95 (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-G76 MC4
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
108 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
16 MP, f/2.1, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/120fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
40W wired, 3-62% in 30 min
30W wired, 100% in 65 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
163.3 x 74.7 x 8.4 mm (6.43 x 2.94 x 0.33 in)
162.3 x 75.4 x 9.4 mm (6.39 x 2.97 x 0.37 in)
Weight
199 g
192 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Green, Black, White
Racing Blue, Racing Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
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/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
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, BDS
Software
Operating System
EMUI 14, no Google Play Services
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
OS Version
EMUI 14, no Google Play Services
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes