Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 11 vs Huawei nova 12
Comparison between Huawei nova 11 and Huawei nova 12: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 12, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display or Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | nova 11 | nova 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.2 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.1 | 6.6 |
| Camera | 5.6 | 6.0 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 6.2 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 11, if you care about…
- Weight
- 168 g
- against 191 g
Huawei nova 12, if you care about…
- Fast Charge Power
- 100 W
- against 66 W
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 300 Hz
- against 240 Hz
- OS Version
- 4
- against 3
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G
- against GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, CDMA2000, LTE
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 11 | nova 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 830 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 642L | Mali-G78 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.49 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 587,561 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 987 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,683 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with heterogeneous Cortex/Kryo cores. | 2x ARM Cortex-A78 at 2.49 GHz + 6x ARM Cortex-A55 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | — |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | nova 11 | nova 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green, White, Gold | Black, Blue, White |
| Body Thickness | 6.9 mm Best value | 7 mm |
| Body Width | 75 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 161.3 mm | 161.5 mm |
| Weight | 168 g Best value | 191 g |
| Usable Surface | 91.4 % Best value | 88.9 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Glass | Plastic, Glass |
Battery
| Specification | nova 11 | nova 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,600 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
Display
| Specification | nova 11 | nova 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 950 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,084 px | 1,084 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,412 px | 2,412 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 391 ppi | 395 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 300 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Kunlun Glass, HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 1440Hz PWM, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | HDR, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, AGC Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 11 | nova 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 11 | nova 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | nova 11 | nova 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 3 | HarmonyOS 4 |
| OS Family | HarmonyOS | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 3 | 4 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 11 | nova 12 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 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, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B28, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 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 B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, CDMA2000, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, L2HC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 3,700 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 2,900 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | nova 11 | nova 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | nova 11 | nova 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | FOA-AL00, FOA-LX9 | BLK-AL00 |
