[ HUAWEI ]
Smartphones
Huawei Nova 12
Overall Score
56/100
Key Technical Specifications
Processor (CPU)
261966
Graphics (GPU)
103056
[ EXPERT VERDICT · SUMMARY ]
Huawei Nova 12 is an engineering-tested smartphones achieving an overall rating of 56/100. It is positioned for balanced everyday compute and power efficiency.
Benchmark Performance Scores
Normalized 0–100 Scale
Gaming
Rating: Poor
25/100
NanoReview Score
Rating: Below Average
56/100
Performance
Rating: Poor
42/100
Detailed Technical Specifications
Battery
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery type | Li-Po |
| Capacity | 4600 mAh |
| Fast charging | Yes (50% in 9 min) |
| Full charging time | 0:23 hr |
| Max charge power | 66 W |
| Replaceable | No |
| Reverse charging | Yes |
| Wireless charging | No |
Benchmarks
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU | 261966 |
| GPU | 103056 |
| Memory | 132599 |
| Multi-core score | 2988 |
| Single-core score | 1040 |
| Total score | 676832 |
| UX | 179211 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 2G network | GSM Bands 2/3/5/8 (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) |
| 3G network | WCDMA Bands 1/2/4/5/6/8/19 |
| 4G network | LTE Bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/66/38/40/41 |
| 5G support | No |
| Bluetooth features | LE |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Hybrid slot | No |
| Infrared port | No |
| LTE Cat* | 18 |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby |
| NFC* | Yes |
| Number of SIM* | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano |
| USB features | - Charging- USB-Storage mode- OTG |
| USB type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 |
| Wi-Fi features | - Wi-Fi MiMO- Wi-Fi Direct- Wi-Fi Hotspot- Wi-Fi Display |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) |
| eSIM support* | No |
Design and build
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Colors | White, Black, Blue |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-display |
| Frame material | Plastic |
| Height | 161.54 mm (6.36 inches) |
| Rear material | Plastic |
| Thickness | 6.98 mm (0.27 inches) |
| Waterproof | No |
| Weight | 191 g (6.74 oz) |
| Width | 75.36 mm (2.97 inches) |
Display
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Adaptive refresh rate | No |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 |
| Display features | - DCI-P3- Always-On Display- DC Dimming |
| HDR support | Yes, HDR10 |
| Max rated brightness | 1200 nits |
| PPI | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Resolution | 1084 x 2412 pixels |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 89% |
| Size | 6.7 inches |
| Touch sampling rate | 300 Hz |
| Type | OLED |
Main camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 1080p video recording | Up to 60FPS |
| 4K video recording | Up to 30FPS |
| 8K video recording | No |
| Angle of widest lens | 112° |
| Aperture | f/1.9 |
| Autofocus | Laser autofocus |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode- Pro mode |
| Flash | LED |
| Image resolution | 8192 x 6144 |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 50 MP2) Ultrawide: 8 MP |
| Matrix | 50 megapixels |
| Pixel size | 1 micron |
| Sensor | Omnivision OV50E |
| Sensor size | 1/1.55" (≈ 0.65 inch) |
| Slow motion | 240 FPS (720p) |
| Stabilization | Digital |
| Zoom | Digital |
Memory
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Channels | 4 |
| Memory card | No |
| Memory clock | 3200 MHz |
| Memory type | LPDDR5 |
| RAM size | 8 GB |
| Storage size | 256 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 |
Other
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Announced | December 2023 |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 66 W |
| Category | Mid-range |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $490 |
| Release date | January 2024 |
| Sensors | - Proximity sensor- Gyroscope- Accelerometer- Ambient light sensor- Compass- Fingerprint |
| Successor | -Huawei Nova 15 |
Performance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 830 |
| Max clock | 2400 MHz |
Selfie camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No |
| Focal length | 17 mm |
| Megapixels | 60 megapixels |
| Video resolution | 2160p (4K) at 30 FPS |
Software
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 |
| ROM | HarmonyOS 4.0 |
Sound
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | No |
| FM radio | No |
| Headphone audio jack | No |
| Speakers | Stereo |
Strengths & Limitations
Key Advantages
- Comprehensive positive benchmark metrics recorded.
Key Considerations
- No major hardware limitations flagged during benchmark run.
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Methodology, Provenance & Verification
Score version 2026.1 · Data verified 2026-08-26 · Source: official manufacturer datasheets and standardized reproducible benchmark suites (Geekbench 6, Cinebench R24, 3DMark).