Mid-range · 2024
Huawei nova 12
Our Take
CPU capability matches mid-range phones like Samsung Galaxy A27
Best for
Strength
100W fast charging, 120Hz AMOLED
Full specifications
Display
6.7″ · OLED · 1084 × 2412 · 120 Hz · HDR
OLED + smooth
Display
6.7″ · OLED · 1084 × 2412 · 120 Hz · HDR
OLED + smooth
Performance
Kirin 830 (7 nm)
Everyday capable
Performance
Kirin 830 (7 nm)
Everyday capable
Software & updates
HarmonyOS 4.0 · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life
Software & updates
HarmonyOS 4.0 · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life
This phone is past its update window — it still works, but new HarmonyOS versions and most security patches have stopped.
Operating system
HarmonyOS 4.0
Software support
2 years of updates (brand estimate)
Updates remaining
None — past its update window
Camera
50 MP f/1.9 main · 60 MP selfie · 4K video
4K video
Camera
50 MP f/1.9 main · 60 MP selfie · 4K video
4K video
A standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.
Main camera
50 MP f/1.9
Ultrawide
8 MP f/2.2
Front camera
60 MP f/2.4
Video
4K @ 30 fps
4K video
Battery
4600 mAh · 100 W wired
Battery
4600 mAh · 100 W wired
Memory
8 GB RAM · 256 GB
Roomy
Memory
8 GB RAM · 256 GB
Roomy
Connectivity
5G · NFC · Wi-Fi 6
Modern radios
Connectivity
5G · NFC · Wi-Fi 6
Modern radios
Build & Design
191 g · 7.0 mm
Build & Design
191 g · 7.0 mmHeight
161.5 mm
Width
75.4 mm
Thickness
7.0 mm
Weight
191 g
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical) · accelerometer · gyro · compass
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical) · accelerometer · gyro · compassSensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Images and battery life estimates from GSMArena
How it stacks up against the rest.
A few phones around the same price, so you can see what this one does better and what it gives up.
vs
Apple iPhone 16
Trades blows
2 wins
3 losses
Smoother display
120 Hz vs 60 Hz refresh · 6.7″ vs 6.1″ screen · Tradeoff: 1084 × 2412 vs 1179 × 2556 resolution
29% larger battery capacity
100 W vs 25 W charging · 4,600 mAh vs 3,561 mAh battery
Lower performance tier
Mid-range vs Flagship tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 50 MP · f/1.9 vs 48 MP · f/1.6 main
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection · 191 g vs 170 g
vs
Samsung Galaxy S24
Loses on most
1 win
4 losses
15% larger battery capacity
100 W vs 25 W charging · 4,600 mAh vs 4,000 mAh battery
Weaker display tech
OLED vs Dynamic AMOLED panel · Tradeoff: 6.7″ vs 6.2″ screen
Lower performance tier
Mid-range vs Flagship tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · — vs Telephoto · OIS · 4K vs 8K @ 30 fps video
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection · 191 g vs 167 g
Where to buy
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