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Huawei nova 12

Huawei nova 12

Brand: HUAWEI
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.7" Inch
  • Camera: 50MP (2160p)
  • RAM: 8GB RAM
  • Processor: Kirin 830
  • Battery: 4600mAh
  • Launch Date: 2024, January 05
  • Storage: 256GB/512GB storage, no card slot
  • OS: HarmonyOS 4.0
  • Body: 191g, 7mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
CDMA 800
3G bands HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
CDMA2000 1x
4G bands LTE
5G bands SA/NSA
Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced 2023, December 26
Status Available. Released 2024, January 05

Body

Dimensions 161.5 x 75.4 x 7 mm (6.36 x 2.97 x 0.28 in)
Weight 191 g (6.74 oz)
SIM · Nano-SIM
· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type OLED, 1B colors, HDR, 120Hz
Size 6.7 inches, 108.3 cm2 (~88.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1084 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)

Platform

OS HarmonyOS 4.0
Chipset Kirin 830 (7 nm) * the chipset is not officially confirmed
CPU Octa-core

Memory

Card slot No
Internal 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

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

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 60 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, 100˚ (ultrawide)
Features HDR, panorama
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
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, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio)
Positioning GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
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 4600 mAh
Charging 100W wired
5W reverse wired

Misc

Colors Black, Blue, White
Models BLK-AL00
Price About 380 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

7.4
  • Design 9 / 10
  • Display 8 / 10
  • Camera 7 / 10
  • Auto Focus 7 / 10
  • Image Quality 7 / 10
  • Performance 6 / 10
  • Features 7 / 10
  • Connectivity 8 / 10
  • Call Quality 8 / 10
  • Multimedia 8 / 10
  • Usability 7 / 10
  • Video Quality 7 / 10
  • Battery 7 / 10

PROS

  1. Extremely slim 6.88mm design and lightweight feel.
  2. High-quality 60MP front-facing camera for superior selfies.
  3. Vibrant 6.7-inch OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate.
  4. Fast 100W wired charging capability.
  5. 50MP main rear camera with RYYB sensor for better low-light, according to specifications.
  6. 256GB of internal storage as a base variant.
  7. Smooth HarmonyOS 4 user experience.
  8. Unique Star Orbit Ring design for a stylish, modern aesthetic.
  9. In-display optical fingerprint sensor for fast authentication.
  10. Solid 4500mAh-4600mAh battery for all-day usage.

CONS

  1. No Google Mobile Services (GMS) pre-installed.
  2. Limited to 4G connectivity rather than 5G.
  3. No official IP rating for water or dust resistance.
  4. Plastic frame and back construction feels less premium.
  5. No 3.5mm headphone jack.
  6. No expandable storage option (no microSD card slot).
  7. Mono speaker instead of stereo, on some models.
  8. Limited availability in certain global markets.
  9. Relying on GBox or app repositories to fill app gaps.
  10. The Kirin 8000 chipset is good, but faces stiff competition from cheaper 5G alternatives.

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