Model |
Huawei nova 12i |
Status |
Available |
Release Date |
2024, March |
SIM |
Nano-SIM or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Technology |
GSM / HSPA / LTE |
OS |
EMUI 14, no Google Play Services |
Display |
|
Screen Size |
6.7 inches |
Type |
IPS LCD, 90Hz |
Resolutions |
1080 x 2388 pixels |
PPI |
391 ppi density |
Multi-touch |
Yes |
Protection |
N/A |
Networks |
|
4G |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
3G |
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
2G |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
Speed |
HSPA, LTE |
Memory |
|
RAM |
8GB |
Storage |
256GB |
Card Slot |
No |
Camera |
|
Rear Dual |
108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), PDAF |
Flash |
LED flash |
Features |
HDR, panorama |
Videos |
1080p@30fps |
Front |
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
CPU |
|
CPU |
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53) |
Chipset |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) |
GPU |
Adreno 610 |
Battery |
|
Type |
Li-Po battery |
Capacity |
5000 mAh |
Removable |
Non-Removable |
Fast charging |
40W wired, 3-62% in 30 min (advertised) |
Rest |
|
Audio Jack |
No |
Sensors |
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass |
GPS |
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
USB |
USB Type-C 2.0 |
Bluetooth |
5.0, A2DP, LE |
Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
Radio |
No |
NFC |
Yes |
Body |
|
Dimensions |
163.3 x 74.7 x 8.4 mm (6.43 x 2.94 x 0.33 in) |
Weight |
199 g (7.02 oz) |
Color |
Green, Black |
Body Material |
Front Glass |
Forget the six-pack abs, the Nova 12i is all about rocking a mega 108-megapixel camera on a budget. It's like your phone took a photography masterclass and decided to become a paparazzi on steroids. Every shot you take could be a billboard ad, capturing details so crisp you might need sunglasses to scroll through your gallery.
But hold on to your selfie stick (because let's be honest, you probably own one), this phone is all about the back. It ditches the usual camera cluster chaos, opting for a single, powerful main camera and a sidekick depth sensor that's basically there for moral support.
Think of it like a rockstar with a killer guitarist. They can shred together and create magic, but the real star of the show is belting out those high notes. The Nova 12i is all about capturing those perfect moments, those Instagram-worthy details, those "wow, my phone took that?" kind of shots.
However, if you're the type who needs a camera crew following you around – wide angles for epic landscapes, macro for those tiny insects you find fascinating (weirdo) – then this phone might leave you feeling a little flat.
So, the Nova 12i is for the shutterbugs, the memory makers, the ones who live life in high definition. It's the phone that screams "look at what I just captured!" But for those who crave versatility, it might be a case of needing a whole band, not just a killer lead singer.