Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 12 Ultra vs vivo S20
Comparison between Huawei nova 12 Ultra and vivo S20: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and vivo.
The verdict
Your pick: vivo S20, ahead on Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | nova 12 Ultra | S20 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.2 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.2 | 6.2 |
| Camera | 6.5 | 7.4 |
| Connectivity | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| Battery & charging | 6.2 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 12 Ultra, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against AMOLED
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 100 W
- against 90 W
vivo S20, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,500 mAh
- against 4,600 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.2
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 12 Ultra | S20 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9000S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Maleoon 910 | Qualcomm Adreno 720 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.62 GHz | 2.63 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 866,863 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Taishan and Cortex-A510 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 1×2.63 GHz Cortex-A715, 3×2.4 GHz Cortex-A715 and 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A510 cores. |
| Processor Type | Nine-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
Design
| Specification | nova 12 Ultra | S20 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, White | Black, Grey, Gold, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm | 7.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75 mm | 74.2 mm |
| Body Height | 163.1 mm | 160.4 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 186 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89 % | 90.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP64 |
Battery
| Specification | nova 12 Ultra | S20 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,600 mAh | 6,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 90 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Reverse Charging |
Display
| Specification | nova 12 Ultra | S20 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 5,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.76″ Best value | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,224 px | 1,260 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,776 px | 2,800 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 449 ppi | 460 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 8,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Kunlun Glass, HDR, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, 2160Hz PWM, Always-On Display | Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, SGS Certified, Scratch Resistant |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 12 Ultra | S20 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 12 Ultra | S20 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | nova 12 Ultra | S20 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 4 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | HarmonyOS | Android |
| OS Version | 4 | 15 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 12 Ultra | S20 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 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, 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, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value |
| 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 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, L2HC | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Satellite Connectivity | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 5,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 160 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nova 12 Ultra | S20 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5 |
Technical
| Specification | nova 12 Ultra | S20 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | ADA-AL00U | V2429A |
