Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 12 vs Huawei nova 13
Comparison between Huawei nova 12 and Huawei nova 13: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | nova 12 | nova 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 7.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.7 | 5.8 |
| Camera | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 6.9 |
| Battery & charging | 6.2 | 6.9 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 13, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,600 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 12 | nova 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 830 | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 8000 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G78 | Mali-G610 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.49 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 521,000 |
| CPU Description | 2x ARM Cortex-A78 at 2.49 GHz + 6x ARM Cortex-A55 | 1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.2 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
Design
| Specification | nova 12 | nova 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, White | Black, White, Purple, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7 mm | 7 mm |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 75.3 mm |
| Body Height | 161.5 mm | 161.4 mm |
| Weight | 191 g Best value | 195 g |
| Usable Surface | 88.9 % | 89.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Glass | Plastic, Glass |
| Resistance Features | — | Splash Resistant, Water Resistant, Dust Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | nova 12 | nova 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,600 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W | 100 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | nova 12 | nova 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| 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 | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | 300 Hz |
| Display Features | 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 | Aluminosilicate Glass, OLED, HDR, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 1440Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 12 | nova 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 12 | nova 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | nova 12 | nova 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 4 | HarmonyOS 4 |
| OS Family | HarmonyOS | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 4 | 4 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 12 | nova 13 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| 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, 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 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, L2HC | 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 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Satellite Connectivity, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | nova 12 | nova 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | nova 12 | nova 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | BLK-AL00 | BLK-AL80, BLK-LX9 |
