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- Black
- Purple
- Green
- 3 colours
Overview
NeoScore
4.7
#3491 of 6245
- Design & display
- 5.0
- Performance & hardware
- 3.4
- Camera
- 4.2
- Connectivity
- 5.6
- Battery & charging
- 5.5
Efficiency
- Energy efficiencyA
- ABCDEFG
- RepairabilityB
- ABCDE
- Repeated-drop resistanceB
- ABCDE
Strengths
- Its 409 ppi pixel density is higher than that of most phones of its time.
- The rear camera has a resolution of 48 MP.
Weak points
- Peak brightness of 500 nits is lower than on most phones of its time.
- Its 4 GB of RAM and 256,000 AnTuTu points are below those of most phones of its time.
- Its 90 Hz refresh rate is lower than that of most phones of its time.
- Display
- 6.8″IPS LCD720 × 1,640 px90 Hz
- Design
- 223 g78 mm173 mm9.2 mm
- Performance
- Unisoc Tiger T606Octa-Core4 GB RAM128 GB
- AnTuTu
- 256,000Better than 18% of phones
- Battery
- 5,160 mAh18 W
- Cameras
- 48 Mpx · f/1.8selfie 16 Mpx · f/2
- Software
- Android 14
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Editorial report
Hotwav Note 12 EF technical sheet
The Hotwav Note 12 EF suits buyers looking for a large display with high pixel density; its main trade-offs are modest performance and a dim screen with a 90 Hz refresh rate. The 6.8-inch IPS LCD reaches 409 ppi, a higher pixel density than most phones launched around the same time. Its 500-nit peak brightness and 90 Hz refresh rate, however, are lower than on most phones of its time.
This version pairs 4 GB of RAM with 128 GB of expandable storage. Its 256,000 AnTuTu points and RAM capacity are below those of most phones launched around the same time. The 48 MP rear camera uses a 1/2″ sensor; both its resolution and sensor size are below most, while the camera overall is typical for its time. The 5160 mAh battery has typical capacity, but 18 W charging is slower than on most phones of its time, and the battery overall is also worse than most. Connectivity is worse than most overall; it includes NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, dual SIM, and GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, and Galileo navigation.
The Hotwav Note 12 EF earns a NeoScore of 4.7. It is suited to buyers who prioritize a large, high-density display and accept limitations in performance, brightness, and charging.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
Prices in United States
Selected variant
4 GB / 128 GB / Global
Design & display
5.0
- Display Technology IPS LCD
- 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate 90 Hz
- 7.0
- Display Pixel Density 409 ppi
- 8.6
- Peak Display Brightness 500 nits
- 4.0
- Display Features Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Panda Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch
- 1.0
- Weight 223 g
- 3.8
- Usable Surface 70 %
- 3.5
- Body Thickness 9.2 mm
- 5.8
Performance & hardware
3.4
- AnTuTu Score 256,000
- 0.9
- RAM Capacity 4 GB
- 3.1
- Storage Type UFS 2.2
- 5.0
- Processor Process Size 12 nm
- 3.7
- Maximum Storage Capacity 128 GB
- 5.6
- Maximum CPU Clock 1.6 GHz
- 2.4
- RAM Type LPDDR4X
- 5.0
Camera
4.2
- Sensor Size 1/2″
- 5.0
- Aperture f/1.8
- 8.0
- Optical Image Stabilization No
- 2.0
- Resolution 48 Mpx
- 8.0
- Camera Features Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer
- 0.0
Connectivity
5.6
- Connectivity Features Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C
- 3.0
- 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
- 7.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- 5.0
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0
- 5.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- 9.0
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- 7.5
Battery & charging
5.5
- Battery Capacity 5,160 mAh
- 9.2
- Fast Charge Power 18 W
- 3.6
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Non-Removable
- 0.0
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- Design & display
- 5
- Performance & hardware
- 3.39
- Camera
- 4.18
- Connectivity
- 5.55
- Battery & charging
- 5.53
- NeoScore rank
- #3491 / 6245
Efficiency
Grades from the official EU product label. Missing grades are never estimated.
- Energy efficiency
- A
- Repairability
- B
- Repeated-drop resistance
- B
Survived 180 drops without defects
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Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Unisoc Tiger T606
- Processor Process Size
- 12 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Mali-G57
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 1.6 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 256,000
- CPU Description
- 2×1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- AnTuTu version
- v10
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, Purple, Green
- Body Thickness
- 9.2 mm
- Body Width
- 78 mm
- Body Height
- 173 mm
- Weight
- 223 g
- Usable Surface
- 70 %
- Body Materials
- Polycarbonate
- Drop Resistance Class
- B
- Repairability Class
- B
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
- Drop Test Count
- 180
Battery
- Battery Efficiency Rating
- A
- Battery Capacity
- 5,160 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Polymer
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Non-Removable
- Charge cycles
- 800
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 19.5:9
- Display Technology
- IPS LCD
- Peak Display Brightness
- 500 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 6.8″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 720 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 1,640 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 409 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 1,500 :1
- Display Features
- Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Panda Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Side
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Thermometer Sensor
Software
- Operating System
- Android 14
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 14
- Google Services
- Yes
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- 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
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, LDAC, SBC, AAC
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- Connectivity Features
- Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C
Audio
- Audio Features
- A2DP, LE, LDAC, SBC, AAC
Product codes
- EAN
- 6221300275811
Note 12 EF
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear main camera
- Sensor Model
- OmniVision OV48B
- Resolution
- 48 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- PureCel
- Sensor Size
- 1/2″
- Pixel Size
- 0.8 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- OmniVision OV48B
- Resolution
- 48 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- PureCel
- Sensor Size
- 1/2″
- Pixel Size
- 0.8 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Video
- Slow Motion Video
- No
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 30 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- No
Flash
- Flash Type
- LED
- Flash LED Count
- 1 LED
Features
- Camera Features
- Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer
Front camera
- Resolution
- 16 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Aperture
- f/2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 16 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2
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07Variant details
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Markets
- Global
- Storage
- 128 GB
- Market codes
- Global
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