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Huawei nova 12s

Huawei nova 12s

Brand: HUAWEI
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.7" Inch
  • Camera: 50MP (2160p)
  • RAM: 8GB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 778G 4G
  • Battery: 4500mAh
  • Launch Date: 2024, April 13
  • Storage: 256GB storage, no card slot
  • OS: EMUI 14, no Google Play Services
  • Body: 168g, 6.9mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
Speed HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced 2024, March 19
Status Available. Released 2024, April 13

Body

Dimensions 161.3 x 75 x 6.9 mm (6.35 x 2.95 x 0.27 in)
Weight 168 g (5.93 oz)
SIM · Nano-SIM
· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type OLED, 1B colors, HDR, 120Hz
Size 6.7 inches, 108.3 cm2 (~89.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1084 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)

Platform

OS EMUI 14, no Google Play Services
Chipset Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 4G (6 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 670)
GPU Adreno 642L

Memory

Card slot No
Internal 256GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Primary Camera 50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF
Second Camera 8 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide)
Features Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 60 MP, f/2.4, 100˚ (ultrawide)
Features HDR
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack No

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Virtual proximity sensing

Battery

Type 4500 mAh
Charging 66W wired, 3-62% in 15 min, 3-100% in 30 min
Reverse wired

Misc

Colors Black, Green, White, Gold
Models FOA-LX9
Price About 300 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

7.6
  • Design 9 / 10
  • Display 9 / 10
  • Camera 8 / 10
  • Auto Focus 8 / 10
  • Image Quality 8 / 10
  • Performance 7 / 10
  • Features 6 / 10
  • Connectivity 6 / 10
  • Call Quality 8 / 10
  • Multimedia 8 / 10
  • Usability 7 / 10
  • Video Quality 7 / 10
  • Battery 8 / 10

PROS

  1. Extremely slim and lightweight design at just 6.88 mm and 168 grams.
  2. High-quality 6.7-inch OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate.
  3. Impressive 60MP ultra-wide front camera for high-resolution selfies.
  4. Fast 66W Huawei SuperCharge capabilities fully charge the device in about 30 minutes.
  5. Capable 50MP main camera with RYYB sensor for decent low-light photography.
  6. Stylish Star Orbit Ring design with a vibrant color option.
  7. Good overall daily performance with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G processor.
  8. Generous 256GB internal storage capacity.
  9. High-frequency 1440 Hz PWM dimming for better eye comfort.
  10. Solid, reliable 4500 mAh battery for all-day usage.

CONS

  1. No native Google Mobile Services (GMS) pre-installed, relying on AppGallery.
  2. No 5G connectivity, limited to 4G networks.
  3. The device is not officially water-resistant or dust-resistant.
  4. Plastic frame and back cover feel less premium compared to glass/metal competitors.
  5. No 3.5mm headphone jack or microSD card slot for expandable storage.
  6. The 4K video recording is limited to 30fps only.
  7. The processor is an older chipset (Snapdragon 778G), not a modern 2024 flagship chip.
  8. Camera hump is pronounced and can get scratched easily without a case.
  9. The included protective case is often cited as low quality by users.
  10. The price is relatively high for a 4G-only, plastic-built device.

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