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Huawei nova 12i vs Vivo Y28 4G

What nova 12i does better (8) and where Y28 4G wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Huawei nova 12i
Huawei · 2024nova 12i
6.4Score
8 advantages≈ $120
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Vivo Y28 4G
Vivo · 2024Y28 4G
6.3Score
7 advantages≈ $140
5.5Display5.4
5.6Camera4.6
6.4Battery8.2
5.0Features3.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

nova 12iY28 4G
74.7 × 163.38.476 × 165.78
nova 12iY28 4GDifference
Height163.3 mm165.7 mm−2.4 mm
Width74.7 mm76 mm−1.3 mm
Thickness8.4 mm8 mm+0.4 mm
Weight199 g199 g=

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

Why is nova 12i better than Y28 4G?

  1. Main camera108 MP vs 50 MP2.2×
  2. NFCYes · Y28 4G: No
  3. Pixel density391 ppi vs 264 ppi+48%
  4. Process6 nm vs 12 nm2×
  5. CPU frequency2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz+20%
  6. Resolution (width)1,080 px vs 720 px+50%
  7. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 vs Wi-Fi 4+25%
  8. Screen-to-body ratio89.1% vs 85.3%+4%

Why is Y28 4G better than nova 12i?

  1. Stereo speakersNo · nova 12i: Yes
  2. Battery capacity5,000 mAh vs 6,000 mAh+20%
  3. Wired charging40 W vs 44 W+10%
  4. Memory card slotNo · nova 12i: Yes
  5. 3.5 mm headphone jackNo · nova 12i: Yes
  6. Main camera aperturef/1.9 vs f/1.8+6%
  7. Thickness8.4 mm vs 8 mm+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Huawei nova 12iHuawei nova 12i≈ $1206.4
Vivo Y28 4GVivo Y28 4G≈ $1406.3
Design
Weight199 g199 g
Thickness8.4 mm8 mm
Height163.3 mm165.7 mm
Width74.7 mm76 mm
Frame—Plastic
Back—Plastic
Ingress protection—IP64
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx4
ColoursGreen, Black, WhiteAgate Green, Gleaming Orange
Display
Screen size6.7″6.7″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)1,080 px720 px
Resolution (height)2,388 px1,608 px
Pixel density391 ppi264 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness—1,000 nits
Screen-to-body ratio89.1%85.3%
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 680 4GMediatek Helio G85
Chip makerQualcommMediaTek
Process6 nm12 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.4 GHz2 GHz
GPUAdreno 610Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Memory card slotNoYes
Camera
Main camera108 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.9f/1.8
Main sensor size—1/2.75"
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-Po—
Wired charging40 W44 W
Charged in 30 min62%—
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth55
NFCYesNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
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 14Funtouch 15
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