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Huawei nova 11i vs Huawei nova 12i

What nova 11i does better (4) and where nova 12i wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Huawei nova 11i
Huawei · 2023nova 11i
5.9Score
4 advantages≈ $150
vs
Huawei nova 12i
Huawei · 2024nova 12i
6.4Score
4 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
5.8Display5.5
5.0Camera5.6
6.4Battery6.4
3.5Features5.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

nova 11inova 12i
75.6 × 164.68.674.7 × 163.38.4
nova 11inova 12iDifference
Height164.6 mm163.3 mm+1.3 mm
Width75.6 mm74.7 mm+0.9 mm
Thickness8.6 mm8.4 mm+0.2 mm
Weight193 g199 g−6 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is nova 11i better than nova 12i?

  1. Memory card slotYes · nova 12i: No
  2. Selfie camera16 MP vs 8 MP2×
  3. Weight193 g vs 199 g+3%
  4. Main camera aperturef/1.8 vs f/1.9+6%

Why is nova 12i better than nova 11i?

  1. Main camera48 MP vs 108 MP2.2×
  2. NFCNo · nova 11i: Yes
  3. Charged in 30 min60% vs 62%+3%
  4. Thickness8.6 mm vs 8.4 mm+2%
Specifications

Side by side

Huawei nova 11iHuawei nova 11i≈ $1505.9
Huawei nova 12iHuawei nova 12i≈ $1206.4
Design
Weight193 g199 g
Thickness8.6 mm8.4 mm
Height164.6 mm163.3 mm
Width75.6 mm74.7 mm
ColoursStarry Black, Mint GreenGreen, Black, White
Display
Screen size6.8″6.7″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,388 px2,388 px
Pixel density385 ppi391 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Screen-to-body ratio90%89.1%
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 680 4GQualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process6 nm6 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
GPUAdreno 610Adreno 610
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Memory card slotYesNo
Camera
Main camera48 MP108 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera16 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging40 W40 W
Charged in 30 min60%62%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth55
NFCNoYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Software
OS at launchEMUI 13EMUI 14
PlatformOtherOther
InterfaceEMUI 13EMUI 14
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