Huawei nova 9 SE
#2714
Realme 12 Lite
#1529Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 9 SE
Realme 12 Lite
Performance
84.288.3
Camera
36.236.2
Display
75.482.2
Battery
28.133.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
60.962.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
46.757.3
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
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, 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)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide)
8 MP, f/2.1, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Midnight Black, Pearl White, Crystal Blue
Sunny Oasis, Black Rock
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services
Android 14, Realme UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass