Huawei nova 12s
#994
Infinix Zero 40 4G
#881Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 12s
Infinix Zero 40 4G
Performance
92.588.3
Camera
62.792.2
Display
93.090.8
Battery
30.633.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
64.554.8
Audio
87.670.7
Overall
64.867.3
Summary
- The Huawei nova 12s features a sleek design with dimensions of 161.3 x 75 x 6.9 mm and a weight of 168g, while the Infinix Zero 40 4G is slightly larger at 164.3 x 74.6 x 7.7 mm and weighs 180g.
- Both devices have a 120Hz refresh rate, but the nova 12s uses an OLED display with HDR support, whereas the Zero 40 4G has an AMOLED display without HDR, offering a peak brightness of 1300 nits.
- In terms of performance, the nova 12s is powered by the Snapdragon 778G chipset, providing a more robust experience compared to the MediaTek Helio G100 in the Zero 40 4G.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the nova 12s having a dual rear camera setup of 50 MP and 8 MP, while the Zero 40 4G boasts a 108 MP primary camera with OIS, enhancing its photographic capabilities.
- The battery of the nova 12s is 4500mAh with 66W charging, compared to the larger 5000mAh battery in the Zero 40 4G, which supports 45W charging.
- Lastly, the nova 12s runs on EMUI 14 without Google Play Services, while the Zero 40 4G operates on Android 14 with XOS 14.5, allowing for more extensive software updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 12s
Infinix Zero 40 4G
General
Release Date
2024, March 19
2024, August 29
Announced
2024, March 19
2024, August 29
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.78"
Type
OLED, 1B colors, HDR, 120Hz
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 1300 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1084 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2436 pixels (~393 ppi density)
PPI
1084
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 4G (6 nm)
Mediatek Helio G100 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 670)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 642L
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide)
108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.67", PDAF, OIS50 MP, f/2.0, 120˚, (ultrawide), 1/2.76", PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
50 MP, f/2.5, 21mm (wide), 1/2.76", PDAF
Front Camera Features
HDR
Dual-LED flash
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
4500 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
66W wired, 3-62% in 15 min, 3-100% in 30 minReverse wired
45W wired, 50% in 25 min10W reverse wiredBypass Charging 2.0
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
161.3 x 75 x 6.9 mm (6.35 x 2.95 x 0.27 in)
164.3 x 74.6 x 7.7 mm (6.47 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
Weight
168 g
180 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Green, White, Gold
Misty Aqua, Rock Black, Blossom Glow
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/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
Yes
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with dual speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
EMUI 14, no Google Play Services
Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, XOS 14.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass