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Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs Huawei nova 6 5G
Comparison between Apple iPhone 12 Pro and Huawei nova 6 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | iPhone 12 Pro | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 5.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Camera | 6.6 | 7.5 |
| Connectivity | 7.3 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 3.1 | 4.5 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,337,065
- against 650,833
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against IPS LCD
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
Huawei nova 6 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,200 mAh
- against 2,815 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Fast Charge Power
- 40 W
- against 20 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A14 Bionic | Huawei Kirin 990 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Mali-G76 MP16 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 3.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.1 GHz Best value | 2.86 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,337,065 Best value | 650,833 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,020 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,442 | — |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with 2 Firestorm cores at 3.1 GHz and 4 Icestorm cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2×2.86 GHz Cortex-A76, 2×2.09 GHz Cortex-A76, and 4×1.86 GHz Cortex-A55. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Grey, Gold, Blue | Black, Blue, Red, Purple, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm Best value | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 71.5 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 146.7 mm | 162.7 mm |
| Weight | 189 g Best value | 212 g |
| Usable Surface | 86 % Best value | 84.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Stainless Steel, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 9 mm |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,815 mAh | 4,200 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 20 W | 40 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.57″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,170 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,532 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 401 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | HDR10, Dolby Vision, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen, Scratch Resistant, Ceramic Shield, Oleophobic Coating, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 18 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | iOS | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 10 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n257, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B34, 3G UMTS B39, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, NFC, USB 2.0, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Infrared, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 937.5 Mbps | 2,300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 312.5 Mbps | 1,250 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE Best value | A2DP, LE, EDR, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A2407, A2341, A2406, A2408, iPhone13,3 | WLZ-AN00, WLZ-TN00 |
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