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Huawei nova 12i vs Tecno Spark 30 5G

What nova 12i does better (5) and where Spark 30 5G wins (8) — every spec side by side.

Huawei nova 12i
Huawei · 2024nova 12i
6.4Score
5 advantages≈ $120
vs
Tecno Spark 30 5G
Tecno · 2024Spark 30 5G
6.4Score
8 advantages
5.5Display5.8
5.6Camera5.6
6.4Battery4.6
5.0Features6.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

nova 12iSpark 30 5G
74.7 × 163.38.476.8 × 165.47.8
nova 12iSpark 30 5GDifference
Height163.3 mm165.4 mm−2.1 mm
Width74.7 mm76.8 mm−2.1 mm
Thickness8.4 mm7.8 mm+0.6 mm
Weight199 g176 g+23 g

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

Why is nova 12i better than Spark 30 5G?

  1. Wired charging40 W vs 18 W2.2×
  2. Pixel density391 ppi vs 263 ppi+49%
  3. Charged in 30 min62% vs 38%+63%
  4. Resolution (width)1,080 px vs 720 px+50%
  5. Screen-to-body ratio89.1% vs 84.6%+5%

Why is Spark 30 5G better than nova 12i?

  1. 5GNo · nova 12i: Yes
  2. Stereo speakersNo · nova 12i: Yes
  3. Refresh rate90 Hz vs 120 Hz+33%
  4. Memory card slotNo · nova 12i: Yes
  5. 3.5 mm headphone jackNo · nova 12i: Yes
  6. Weight199 g vs 176 g+13%
  7. Thickness8.4 mm vs 7.8 mm+8%
  8. Bluetooth5 vs 5.3+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Huawei nova 12iHuawei nova 12i≈ $1206.4
Design
Weight199 g176 g
Thickness8.4 mm7.8 mm
Height163.3 mm165.4 mm
Width74.7 mm76.8 mm
Frame—Plastic
Back—Plastic
Ingress protection—IP54
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx4
ColoursGreen, Black, WhiteAzure Sky, Midnight Shadow, Aurora Cloud
Display
Screen size6.7″6.7″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)1,080 px720 px
Resolution (height)2,388 px1,600 px
Pixel density391 ppi263 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Screen-to-body ratio89.1%84.6%
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 680 4GMediatek Dimensity 6300
Chip makerQualcommMediaTek
Process6 nm6 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
GPUAdreno 610Mali-G57 MC2
AnTuTu score—559,302
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)—1,952
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2
Memory card slotNoYes
Camera
Main camera108 MP108 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.9f/1.9
Main sensor size—1/1.67"
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging40 W18 W
Charged in 30 min62%38%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth55.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoYes
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchEMUI 14Android 14
PlatformOtherAndroid
InterfaceEMUI 14HIOS 14.5
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