Huawei nova 9 SE
#2286
Realme 12 Lite
#2201Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 9 SE
Realme 12 Lite
Performance
64.864.8
Camera
47.947.1
Display
75.575.5
Battery
52.555.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
61.361.5
Summary
- The Huawei nova 9 SE features a 6.78-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2388 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Realme 12 Lite has a slightly smaller 6.72-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, also at 90Hz but with higher peak brightness.
- In terms of performance, the nova 9 SE is powered by a Snapdragon 680 chipset, whereas the Realme 12 Lite uses the more advanced Snapdragon 685, offering better CPU performance.
- Both phones have a 108 MP main camera, but the nova 9 SE includes an additional 8 MP ultrawide lens, while the Realme 12 Lite has a 2 MP depth sensor.
- The battery capacity of the Realme 12 Lite is significantly larger at 5000 mAh compared to the nova 9 SE's 4000 mAh, although the latter supports faster charging at 66W versus 33W.
- Software-wise, the nova 9 SE runs on Android 11 with EMUI 12, lacking Google Play Services, while the Realme 12 Lite operates on Android 14 with Realme UI, offering a more current software experience and additional features like stereo speakers and a headphone jack.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE
Realme 12 Lite
General
Release Date
2022, March 08
2024, April 22
Announced
2022, March 08
2024, April 22
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.78"
6.72"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 800 nits (typ), 950 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2388 pixels (~387 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 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 SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 610
Adreno 610
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
108 MP
108 MP
Main Camera Details
108 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
16 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide)
8 MP, f/2.1, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
66W wired, 75% in 20 min
33W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.6 x 75.6 x 7.9 mm (6.48 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
164.6 x 75.4 x 7.6 mm (6.48 x 2.97 x 0.30 in)
Weight
191 g
185 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Midnight Black, Pearl White, Crystal Blue
Sunny Oasis, Black Rock
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-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 Direct
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, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services
Android 14, Realme UI
OS Version
Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services
Android 14, Realme UI
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes