Design:
| water resistance |
None |
| weight |
201 g |
| thickness |
7.7 mm |
| width |
75 mm |
| height |
163.1 mm |
| volume |
94.19025 cm³ |
| has a rugged build |
✕ |
| can be folded |
✕ |
The Huawei Nova 12 Pro features a slim design with a thickness of just 7.7 mm and a weight of 201 g, offering a balance between comfort and durability. With a width of 75 mm and a height of 163.1 mm, it has a compact form factor. The device does not have water resistance or a rugged build, and it cannot be folded. Its overall volume is 94.19025 cm³, giving it a manageable size for daily use.
Display:
| Display type |
OLED/AMOLED |
| screen size |
6.76" |
| pixel density |
449 ppi |
| resolution |
1224 x 2776 px |
| refresh rate |
120Hz |
| has branded damage-resistant glass |
✕ |
| supports HDR10 |
✕ |
| supports HDR10+ |
✕ |
| Always-On Display |
✓ |
| supports Dolby Vision |
✕ |
| Has a secondary screen |
✕ |
| has a touch screen |
✓ |
The Huawei Nova 12 Pro features a 6.76″ OLED/AMOLED display with a resolution of 1224 x 2776 px, offering a pixel density of 449 ppi. The display supports a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals and includes an Always-On Display function. However, it does not support branded damage-resistant glass, HDR10, HDR10+, or Dolby Vision, and lacks a secondary screen.
Performance:
| internal storage |
512GB |
| RAM |
12GB |
| Chipset (SoC) name |
HiSilicon Kirin 9000S |
| GPU name |
Mali-G57 |
| CPU speed |
1 x 2.62 & 3 x 2.15 & 4 x 1.53 GHz |
| Has integrated LTE |
✓ |
| RAM speed |
2750 MHz |
| semiconductor size |
5 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 |
44 GB/s |
| OpenCL version |
2 |
| L2 cache |
0.512 MB |
| Supports ECC memory |
✕ |
| L1 cache |
64 KB |
| L2 core |
0.256 MB/core |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) |
6W |
| L3 core |
2 MB/core |
| turbo clock speed |
3.3GHz |
| L3 cache |
4 MB |
The Huawei Nova 12 Pro is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 9000S chipset with a total clock speed of up to 3.3GHz and 8 CPU threads. It comes with 12GB of RAM running at 2750 MHz, and 512GB of internal storage. The device supports 64-bit architecture and features integrated graphics with the Mali-G57 GPU. It also includes support for LTE, DirectX 12, and OpenCL 2, offering solid performance across a variety of tasks.
Cameras:
| megapixels (main camera) |
50 & 8 MP |
| wide aperture (main camera) |
2.2 & 1.4f |
| Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera |
✓ |
| megapixels (front camera) |
60 & 8MP |
| has built-in optical image stabilization |
✕ |
| video recording (main camera) |
2160 x 30 fps |
| Has a dual-tone LED flash |
✕ |
| number of flash LEDs |
1 |
| has a BSI sensor |
✕ |
| has a CMOS sensor |
✓ |
| has continuous autofocus when recording movies |
✓ |
| Has phase-detection autofocus for photos |
✓ |
| supports slow-motion video recording |
✓ |
| has a built-in HDR mode |
✓ |
| has manual exposure |
✓ |
| has a flash |
✓ |
| optical zoom |
0x |
| has manual ISO |
✓ |
| has a serial shot mode |
✓ |
| has manual focus |
✓ |
| has a front camera |
✓ |
| Has laser autofocus |
✓ |
| Shoots 360° panorama |
✕ |
| has manual white balance |
✓ |
| shoots raw |
✕ |
| has touch autofocus |
✓ |
| has manual shutter speed |
✕ |
| can create panoramas in-camera |
✓ |
| wide aperture (front camera) |
2.2 & 2.4f |
| Has timelapse function |
✓ |
| Has a front-facing LED flash |
✕ |
| has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) front camera |
✓ |
| has a front-facing camera under the display |
✕ |
| Has a RGB LED flash |
✕ |
| has 3D photo/video recording capabilities |
✕ |
The Huawei Nova 12 Pro features a dual-lens main camera with 50MP and 8MP sensors, offering a wide aperture of 2.2f and 1.4f. The camera supports 4K video recording at 30fps and includes features like continuous autofocus, phase-detection autofocus, HDR mode, and manual exposure settings. The 60MP front camera, paired with an 8MP lens, also supports a wide aperture of 2.2f and 2.4f, with advanced features like timelapse and touch autofocus.
Operating system:
| has camera/microphone privacy options |
✓ |
| has dark mode |
✓ |
| has battery health check |
✓ |
| Has customizable notifications |
✓ |
| supports split screen |
✓ |
| gets direct OS updates |
✕ |
| Can be used as a PC |
✕ |
| Has sharing intents |
✓ |
| has a child lock |
✓ |
| Supports widgets |
✓ |
| has voice commands |
✓ |
| Tracks the current position of a mobile device |
✓ |
| is a multi-user system |
✓ |
The Huawei Nova 12 Pro offers a range of useful software features, including dark mode, customizable notifications, and split screen support. It also includes privacy options for camera and microphone access, child lock functionality, and the ability to track the phone's location. Other features include widgets, voice commands, sharing intents, and multi-user support. However, it does not support direct OS vendor updates or the ability to use the phone as a PC.
Battery:
| battery power |
4600 mAh |
| has wireless charging |
✕ |
| Supports fast charging |
✓ |
| charging speed |
100W |
| comes with a charger |
✓ |
| has a removable battery |
✕ |
| has a battery level indicator |
✓ |
| has a rechargeable battery |
✓ |
The Huawei Nova 12 Pro is equipped with a 4600 mAh rechargeable battery that supports fast charging at 100W, allowing for quick power-ups. It includes a battery level indicator but does not support wireless charging or have a removable battery. The device also comes with a charger included, ensuring convenience right out of the box.
Audio:
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack |
✕ |
| has stereo speakers |
✓ |
| has aptX |
✕ |
| has LDAC |
✕ |
| has aptX HD |
✕ |
| has aptX Adaptive |
✕ |
| has aptX Lossless |
✕ |
| Has a radio |
✕ |
The Huawei Nova 12 Pro features stereo speakers for a richer audio experience but does not include a 3.5mm audio jack, radio, or support for advanced Bluetooth audio codecs like aptX, LDAC, or aptX HD.
Connectivity & Features:
| release date |
December 2023 |
| has 5G support |
✓ |
| Wi-Fi version |
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| SIM cards |
2 SIM |
| Bluetooth version |
5.2 |
| has an external memory slot |
✕ |
| Has USB Type-C |
✓ |
| USB version |
2 |
| has NFC |
✓ |
| Has a fingerprint scanner |
✓ |
| has emergency SOS via satellite |
✓ |
| has crash detection |
✕ |
| is DLNA-certified |
✕ |
| has a gyroscope |
✓ |
| supports ANT+ |
✕ |
| Has a heart rate monitor |
✕ |
| has GPS |
✓ |
| has a compass |
✓ |
| supports Wi-Fi |
✓ |
| Has an infrared sensor |
✕ |
| has an accelerometer |
✓ |
| has a cellular module |
✓ |
| Has a barometer |
✕ |
| has an HDMI output |
✕ |
| Uses 3D facial recognition |
✕ |
| Has an iris scanner |
✕ |
| Stylus included |
✕ |
| supports Galileo |
✓ |
| Has motion tracking |
✕ |
| Has optical tracking |
✕ |
| Has a built-in projector |
✕ |
The Huawei Nova 12 Pro supports 5G connectivity for fast mobile data, and features a wide range of wireless options including Wi-Fi 4, 5, and 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC. It also includes useful features like a fingerprint scanner, GPS, and satellite SOS, but lacks support for external memory, HDMI output, or infrared sensor.
Miscellaneous:
| has a video light |
✓ |
| Has sapphire glass display |
✕ |
| Has a curved display |
✕ |
| Has an e-paper display |
✕ |
The device is equipped with a video light for enhanced lighting during videos, but it does not feature a sapphire glass display, a curved display, or an e-paper display.