The Huawei Nova 12i, released on April 16, 2024, is a mid-range smartphone with a balanced combination of performance and features.

Design

The device measures 163.3 x 74.7 x 8.4 mm (6.43 x 2.94 x 0.33 in) and weighs 199 g (7.02 oz). It is available in Green, Black, and White colors.

Software

The Huawei Nova 12i runs on Android 14 with EMUI 14.

Hardware

It is powered by an octa-core CPU consisting of 4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 and 4×1.9 GHz Cortex-A53 cores, using the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) chipset. The phone offers 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. A card slot is available for storage expansion.

Sensors

The Nova 12i includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, compass, and gyro.

Network

The device supports Nano-SIM or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) with compatibility for 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks.

Display

The phone features a 6.7-inch IPS LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate, a resolution of 1080 x 2388 pixels (~391 ppi density), and an ~89.1% screen-to-body ratio.

Camera

The rear camera setup includes a 108 MP wide camera with PDAF and a 2 MP depth sensor. The front camera is an 8 MP wide sensor. The camera features include LED flash, HDR, panorama, and 1080p@30fps video recording.

Performance

The Huawei Nova 12i scores 289,000 on the AnTuTu Benchmark. It supports 60 FPS in smooth settings for both PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty Mobile.

Conclusion

The Huawei Nova 12i offers a strong combination of performance, display quality, and camera capabilities, making it a competitive option in the mid-range smartphone market.