Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs Huawei nova 8
Comparison between Apple iPhone 12 Pro and Huawei nova 8: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 8, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware or Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | iPhone 12 Pro | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Camera | 6.6 | 7.0 |
| Connectivity | 7.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery & charging | 3.1 | 4.8 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,337,065
- against 467,000
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 460 ppi
- against 392 ppi
Huawei nova 8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,800 mAh
- against 2,815 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Weight
- 169 g
- against 189 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A14 Bionic | Huawei Kirin 820E |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Mali-G57 (6-core) |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.1 GHz Best value | 2.22 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,337,065 Best value | 467,000 |
| 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. | Hexa-core (3x2.22 GHz Cortex-A76 and 3x1.84 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 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Grey, Gold, Blue | Black, Silver, Green, Purple, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm Best value | 7.6 mm |
| Body Width | 71.5 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Body Height | 146.7 mm | 160.1 mm |
| Weight | 189 g | 169 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86 % | 89.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Stainless Steel, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Aluminium Alloy, Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 7.6 mm |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,815 mAh | 3,800 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 20 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 5 W |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| 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 | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 392 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 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, HDR10, DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 18 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | iOS | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 11 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1800, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B9, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B6, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B9, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 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 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| 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) | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| 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 | — |
| Max. upload speed | 312.5 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A2407, A2341, A2406, A2408, iPhone13,3 | ANG-L02B, ANG-L21B, ANG-L22B, ANG-LX1, ANG-LX2 |
