Huawei nova 3i
#3689
Tecno Camon 12
#3697Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 3i
Tecno Camon 12
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
42.542.5
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
58.058.0
Summary
- The Huawei nova 3i features a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, offering a sharper image compared to the Tecno Camon 12's 6.52-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the nova 3i is powered by the Kirin 710 chipset, while the Camon 12 utilizes the Mediatek Helio P22, with the former providing better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 16 MP rear camera, but the Camon 12 includes an additional 8 MP sensor for enhanced versatility.
- The nova 3i has a smaller 3340 mAh battery compared to the Camon 12's 4000 mAh, which may result in longer usage time for the latter.
- Both devices run on Android, with the nova 3i upgradable to Android 9.0 and the Camon 12 shipping with it, but the nova 3i uses EMUI 9.0 while the Camon 12 features HIOS 5.5, offering different user experiences.
- Both phones have a similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic backs, but the nova 3i is slightly lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 3i
Tecno Camon 12
General
Release Date
2018, July 27
2019
Announced
2018, July 18
2019
Description
Also known as Huawei P Smart + (2018)Versions: INE-LX1r (Pakistan); INE-LX2 (Malaysia); INE-LX2r
N/A
Display
Size
6.3"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 710 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-G51 MP4
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.2, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
16 MP, PDAF8 MP2 MP, (depth)
Front Camera
N/A
16 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
16 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3340 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3340 mAh, non-removable
4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
157.6 x 75.2 x 7.6 mm (6.20 x 2.96 x 0.30 in)
166 x 75.8 x 8.2 mm (6.54 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
Weight
169 g
170.7 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Pearl White, Iris Purple
Dawn Blue, Dark Jade, Sky Cyan
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.0
Android 9.0 (Pie), HIOS 5.5
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.0
Android 9.0 (Pie), HIOS 5.5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes