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Huawei nova 12 Ultra

Huawei nova 12 Ultra

Brand: HUAWEI
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.76" Inch
  • Camera: 50MP (2160p)
  • RAM: 12GB RAM
  • Processor: Kirin 9000S
  • Battery: 4600mAh
  • Launch Date: 2024, January 12
  • Storage: 512GB/1TB storage, no card slot
  • OS: HarmonyOS 4.0
  • Body: 198g, 7.7mm 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 12

Body

Dimensions 163.1 x 75 x 7.7 mm (6.42 x 2.95 x 0.30 in)
Weight 198 g (6.98 oz)
Build Glass front, silicone polymer back (eco leather)
SIM · Nano-SIM
· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type LTPO OLED, 1B colors, HDR, 120Hz
Size 6.76 inches, 108.8 cm2 (~89.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1224 x 2776 pixels (~449 ppi density)
Protection Kunlun Glass

Platform

OS HarmonyOS 4.0
Chipset Kirin 9000S (7 nm) * the chipset is not officially confirmed
CPU Octa-core (1x2.62 GHz Taishan Big & 3x2.15 GHz Taishan Mid & 4x1.53GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU Maleoon 910 MP4

Memory

Card slot No
Internal 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM

Main Camera

Primary Camera 50 MP, f/1.4-4.0, 27mm (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, gyro-EIS

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 8 MP, f/2.2, 52mm (telephoto), AF, 2x optical zoom
Second Camera 60 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, 100˚ (ultrawide), AF
Features HDR, panorama
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, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio)
Positioning GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
BDS Satellite Calling and Messaging - China only
Virtual proximity sensing

Battery

Type 4600 mAh
Charging 100W wired, 3-60% in 10 min
5W reverse wired

Misc

Colors Black, Blue, White
Models ADA-AL00U
Price About 600 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

8.5
  • Design 9 / 10
  • Display 9 / 10
  • Camera 9 / 10
  • Auto Focus 9 / 10
  • Image Quality 9 / 10
  • Performance 8 / 10
  • Features 8 / 10
  • Connectivity 8 / 10
  • Call Quality 9 / 10
  • Multimedia 9 / 10
  • Usability 8 / 10
  • Video Quality 8 / 10
  • Battery 8 / 10

PROS

  1. Stunning Display: Features a high-quality 6.76-inch LTPO OLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate and 1B colors.
  2. Robust Protection: The screen is protected by durable Kunlun Glass for better drop resistance.
  3. Powerful Processor: Equipped with the fast Kirin 9000S chipset, enabling solid 5G performance.
  4. Variable Aperture Camera: The 50MP rear camera features a variable aperture (f/1.4–f/4.0) for excellent photography in different lighting.
  5. Exceptional Selfies: Dual front camera setup (60MP + 8MP) with optical zoom provides superior selfie quality.
  6. Rapid Charging: Supports 100W wired fast charging that can charge to 60% in just 10-11 minutes.
  7. Premium Design: Features a stylish eco-leather back with a unique Nova embossed design.
  8. Satellite Communication: Includes two-way satellite SMS support for communication in emergencies without cellular signal.
  9. Large Storage: Offers massive internal storage options, up to 512GB or 1TB.
  10. Good Battery Life: Houses a 4600mAh battery, which is adequate for moderate-to-heavy usage.

CONS

  1. No Google Services: Runs on HarmonyOS without native Google Mobile Services (GMS), relying on AppGallery.
  2. No Wireless Charging: Lacks wireless charging capability, which is standard in this price range.
  3. No Expandable Storage: Does not support a microSD card slot, limiting further storage expansion.
  4. No 3.5mm Headphone Jack: Lacks a dedicated headphone jack for traditional wired earphones.
  5. Gaming Limitations: Gaming performance, while good, may be capped in some titles like PUBG.
  6. No Official IP Rating: Lacks an official IP rating for water and dust resistance.
  7. Moderate Battery Capacity: 4600mAh is slightly lower than some competitors that offer 5000mAh.
  8. App Incompatibility: Certain banking or international apps may not function correctly without GMS.
  9. High Price Point: Positioned as a high-end device, it comes with a high premium price tag.
  10. Limited Global Availability: Primarily focused on the Chinese market, making it hard to find in other regions.

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