Side-by-side technical data
Hotwav Note 12 EF vs ZTE Nubia S 5G
Comparison between Hotwav Note 12 EF and ZTE Nubia S 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Hotwav and ZTE.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Note 12 EF | Nubia S 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 6.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.4 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 4.2 | 2.4 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 4.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 5.5 |
Which one is for you?
Hotwav Note 12 EF, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,160 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Display Pixel Density
- 409 ppi
- against 393 ppi
ZTE Nubia S 5G, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Weight
- 197 g
- against 223 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 22.5 W
- against 18 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Note 12 EF | Nubia S 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc Tiger T606 | Unisoc T760 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 7 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 | Mali-G57 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 256,000 | — |
| CPU Description | 2×1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 | — |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | Note 12 EF | Nubia S 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Purple, Green | Black |
| Body Thickness | 9.2 mm | 8.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 77 mm |
| Body Height | 173 mm | 168 mm |
| Weight | 223 g | 197 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 70 % | — |
| Body Materials | Polycarbonate | — |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68 |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | — |
| Repairability Class | B | — |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Note 12 EF | Nubia S 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,160 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 22.5 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Non-Removable | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
| Charge cycles | 800 | — |
Display
| Specification | Note 12 EF | Nubia S 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ Best value | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,640 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi Best value | 393 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Panda Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Note 12 EF | Nubia S 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Note 12 EF | Nubia S 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Thermometer Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | Note 12 EF | Nubia S 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Note 12 EF | Nubia S 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G CDMA BC10, 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | — |
| Cellular Technologies | — | LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, LDAC, SBC, AAC | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | Note 12 EF | Nubia S 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, LDAC, SBC, AAC | — |
