Huawei Nova 12i
Huawei Nova 12i
4.0Average expert rating
Release date April 2024
About Product
Key Advantages
Bigger battery capacity: 5000 mAh
Faster CPU speed: 2 x 2.4 GHz & 6 x 1.9 GHz
Lighter: 199 g (7.02 ounces)
Narrower: 74.7 mm (2.94 inches)
Shorter: 163.3 mm (6.43 inches)
Benchmarks
AnTuTu Score
Huawei Nova 12i
289,000
The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.
Geekbench 6 · Multi-Core
Huawei Nova 12i
1,466
Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing.
Geekbench 6 · Single-Core
Huawei Nova 12i
416
Measures the performance of a single processor core by assessing how efficiently the device handles single-threaded processing-based tasks.
Geekbench 5 · Multi-Core
Huawei Nova 12i
1,550
Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing in Geekbench 5.
Geekbench 5 · Single-Core
Huawei Nova 12i
385
Measures the performance of a single processor core in a device, evaluating its efficiency in handling single-threaded tasks in Geekbench 5.
PCMark Work 3.0 performance benchmark
Huawei Nova 12i
6,582
Measures a device's ability to handle everyday work tasks, such as web browsing, document editing, and video conferencing, focusing on CPU, GPU, memory, and storage performance.
PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark (minutes)
Huawei Nova 12i
560
Measures a device's battery life by simulating typical work tasks, such as web browsing, video playback, and document editing, to assess how long the battery lasts under normal usage conditions.
Expert Score 4.0
Smartprix
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Price in Europe From € 249
Interest Over the Last 12 months
Jul 2023
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Aug 2023
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Dec 2023
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Jan 2024
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Feb 2024
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Mar 2024
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Apr 2024
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May 2024
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Jun 2024
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Jul 2024
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Data source: Google Trends
Overview Huawei Nova 12i
The Huawei Nova 12i is a well-rounded smartphone, offering a balanced blend of performance and features. Powered by a Kirin 820E chipset, it ensures smooth operation for daily tasks and gaming. The device features a 6.7-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels, delivering vibrant colors and sharp visuals.
Its quad-camera setup includes a 108MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro lens, providing versatility in photography. The front-facing 8MP camera captures detailed selfies and supports high-quality video calls.
With 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD card), the Nova 12i offers ample space for apps, games, and media. Running on EMUI 12 based on Android 11, it provides a user-friendly interface with customization options.
A 5000mAh battery supports 40W fast charging, ensuring long-lasting usage without frequent recharges. Huawei Nova 12i offers solid performance, a vibrant display, capable cameras, and efficient battery life, making it a reliable choice for users looking for a well-equipped smartphone.
Technical Specifications
Design
Weight
199 g (7.02 ounces)
Thickness
8.4 mm (0.33 inches)
Width
74.7 mm (2.94 inches)
Height
163.3 mm (6.43 inches)
Volume
102.47 cm³
Color options
Green, Black, White
Display
Screen size
6.7"
Display type
LCD, IPS
Pixel density
391 ppi
Resolution
1080 x 2388 px
Refresh rate
90Hz
Touch sampling rate
270Hz
Has a touch screen
✔
Performance
Internal storage
128GB, 256GB
RAM
8GB
CPU speed
2 x 2.4 GHz & 6 x 1.9 GHz
GPU clock speed
845 MHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
RAM speed
1866 MHz
Semiconductor size
6 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
DirectX version
DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics
✔
OpenGL ES version
3.2
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
CPU threads
8 threads
Has TrustZone
✔
Maximum memory bandwidth
14.9 GB/s
OpenCL version
2
EMMC version
5.1
DDR memory version
4
Maximum memory amount
8GB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
6W
Release date
2024
Has NX bit
✔
Memory channels
2
GPU turbo
800 MHz
Cameras
Main camera
108 MP & 2 MP
Front camera
8MP
Video recording (main camera)
1080 x 30 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/2.4 & f/1.9
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
Has a flash
✔
Has manual exposure
✔
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
✔
Optical zoom
0x
Number of flash LEDs
1
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
Has manual focus
✔
Has a front camera
✔
Has manual white balance
✔
Has touch autofocus
✔
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
f/2.0
Operating system
Has clipboard warnings
✔
Has location privacy options
✔
Has camera/microphone privacy options
✔
Has theme customization
✔
Can play games while they download
✔
Has dark mode
✔
Has Wi-Fi password sharing
✔
Has battery health check
✔
Has an extra dim mode
✔
Has focus modes
✔
Has dynamic theming
✔
Can offload apps
✔
Has customizable notifications
✔
Has scrolling screenshots
✔
Supports split screen
✔
Supports instant markup
✔
Supports PiP and PaP
✔
More languages supported
125
Has sharing intents
✔
Has a child lock
✔
Supports widgets
✔
Is free and open source
✔
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
Is a multi-user system
✔
Has voice commands
✔
The browser has word wrap
✔
Has offline voice recognition
✔
Battery
Battery power
5000 mAh
Supports fast charging
✔
Charging speed
40W
Has a battery level indicator
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
Features
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Download speed
390 MBits/s
Upload speed
150 MBits/s
Has USB Type-C
✔
USB version
2
Has NFC
✔
SIM cards
2 SIM
Has a fingerprint scanner
✔
Bluetooth version
5
Has GPS
✔
Has a compass
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
Supports Galileo
✔
Has an accelerometer
✔
