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Huawei nova 12 SE

Huawei nova 12 SE

Brand: HUAWEI
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.67" Inch
  • Camera: 108MP (1080p)
  • RAM: 8GB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 680 4G
  • Battery: 4500mAh
  • Launch Date: 2024, April 06
  • Storage: 256GB storage, no card slot
  • OS: EMUI 14, no Google Play Services
  • Body: 186g, 7.4mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 34, 38, 40, 41
Speed HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced 2024, March 19
Status Available. Released 2024, April 06

Body

Dimensions 162.4 x 75.5 x 7.4 mm (6.39 x 2.97 x 0.29 in)
Weight 186 g (6.56 oz)
SIM · Nano-SIM
· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type OLED, 1B colors, 90Hz
Size 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~87.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 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 256GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Primary Camera 108 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF
Second Camera 8 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide)
Third Camera 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 32 MP, f/2.5, (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, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging 66W wired, 3-100% in 32 min
5W reverse wired

Misc

Colors Green, Black
Models BNE-LX1
Price About 340 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

6.4
  • Design 8 / 10
  • Display 7 / 10
  • Camera 7 / 10
  • Auto Focus 7 / 10
  • Image Quality 7 / 10
  • Performance 5 / 10
  • Features 6 / 10
  • Connectivity 5 / 10
  • Call Quality 7 / 10
  • Multimedia 5 / 10
  • Usability 6 / 10
  • Video Quality 5 / 10
  • Battery 8 / 10

PROS

  1. Stunning 6.67-inch OLED display with vibrant colors and deep blacks.
  2. Very slim (7.39mm) and lightweight (186g) design for comfortable one-handed use.
  3. 108MP high-resolution main camera capable of taking sharp, detailed photos in daylight.
  4. 66W Huawei SuperCharge Turbo allows a full charge in roughly 32 minutes.
  5. Generous 256GB internal storage capacity for apps and media.
  6. Stylish matte finish back panel that is resistant to fingerprints.
  7. Reliable 8GB of RAM ensures smooth daily performance.
  8. EMUI 14 software offers useful UI customizations and SuperHub features.
  9. Decent battery endurance lasting through a full day of moderate use.
  10. Includes a pre-installed screen protector and a protective case in the box.

CONS

  1. Uses a dated Snapdragon 680 4G processor that feels slow for its price point.
  2. No 5G support, limited to 4G LTE connectivity only.
  3. Does not support Google Play Services natively (relies on GBox/AppGallery).
  4. Screen refresh rate is capped at 90Hz, whereas competitors offer 120Hz.
  5. Video recording is limited to 1080p at 30fps (no 4K or 60fps support).
  6. The loudspeaker is single-firing, lacking a true stereo speaker setup.
  7. No expandable storage via microSD card.
  8. Lacks any formal IP rating for dust or water resistance.
  9. Widevine L3 certification restricts streaming apps like Netflix to SD quality.
  10. Performance can be subpar in graphic-intensive games like Genshin Impact.

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