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Huawei nova 12i

Huawei nova 12i

Brand: HUAWEI
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.7" Inch
  • Camera: 108MP (1080p)
  • RAM: 8GB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 680 4G
  • Battery: 5000mAh
  • Launch Date: 2024, April 16
  • Storage: 128GB/256GB storage, no card slot
  • OS: EMUI 14, no Google Play Services
  • Body: 199g, 8.4mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
Speed HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced 2024, March 19
Status Available. Released 2024, April 16

Body

Dimensions 163.3 x 74.7 x 8.4 mm (6.43 x 2.94 x 0.33 in)
Weight 199 g (7.02 oz)
SIM · Nano-SIM
· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type IPS LCD, 90Hz
Size 6.7 inches, 108.7 cm2 (~89.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2388 pixels (~391 ppi density)

Platform

OS EMUI 14, no Google Play Services
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Adreno 610

Memory

Card slot No
Internal 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Primary Camera 108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), PDAF
Second Camera 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack No

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 2.0

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass

Battery

Type Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging 40W wired, 3-62% in 30 min

Misc

Colors Green, Black, White
Models CTR-AL20, CTR-L81
Price About 110 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

6
  • Design 7 / 10
  • Display 6 / 10
  • Camera 6 / 10
  • Auto Focus 7 / 10
  • Image Quality 6 / 10
  • Performance 5 / 10
  • Features 5 / 10
  • Connectivity 6 / 10
  • Call Quality 7 / 10
  • Multimedia 5 / 10
  • Usability 5 / 10
  • Video Quality 4 / 10
  • Battery 9 / 10

PROS

  1. 108MP high-resolution main camera provides sharp photos in good lighting.
  2. Large 5000 mAh battery ensures all-day battery life.
  3. Fast 40W Huawei SuperCharge capabilities enable quick top-ups.
  4. Generous 256GB internal storage capacity is standard.
  5. Sophisticated and stylish design with a premium-looking Star Orbit Ring.
  6. Large 6.7-inch Full HD+ LCD screen offers a decent viewing experience.
  7. EMUI 14 provides a smooth, user-friendly interface.
  8. 8GB of RAM ensures respectable multi-tasking capabilities.
  9. Fast and responsive side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
  10. Includes a pre-installed screen protector and TPU case in the box.

CONS

  1. Lacks native Google Mobile Services (GMS), requiring workarounds like GBox.
  2. Uses an outdated Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset.
  3. Limited to 4G connectivity only, lacking future-proof 5G support.
  4. Screen is a 90Hz LCD instead of the superior AMOLED panels found on competitors.
  5. No ultra-wide camera lens, limiting photo versatility.
  6. Video recording is limited to 1080p at 30fps with no stabilization.
  7. Single, bottom-firing mono speaker reduces audio quality.
  8. Widevine L3 certification restricts streaming apps like Netflix to SD quality.
  9. Plastic construction feels less premium in the hand.
  10. No 3.5mm headphone jack included

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