Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 12i vs Huawei nova Y91
Comparison between Huawei nova 12i and Huawei nova Y91: 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 12i | nova Y91 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 5.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Camera | 4.5 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.8 | 6.7 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 12i, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 391 ppi
- against 376 ppi
- Weight
- 199 g
- against 214 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 40 W
- against 22.5 W
- Usable Surface
- 89.1 %
- against 85.6 %
Huawei nova Y91, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
- Display Diagonal
- 6.95″
- against 6.7″
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, EDR
- against A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, EDR
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 12i | nova Y91 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 328,079 | 261,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 416 | 416 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,466 | 1,466 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4x2.4 GHz and 4x1.9 GHz cores. | Octa-core CPU with four 2.4 GHz cores and four 1.9 GHz cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | nova 12i | nova Y91 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Green, Black, White | Black, Silver, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 74.7 mm | 79.9 mm |
| Body Height | 163.3 mm | 171.6 mm |
| Weight | 199 g Best value | 214 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.1 % Best value | 85.6 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | Splash Resistant, Water Resistant, Dust Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | nova 12i | nova Y91 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W Best value | 22.5 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable Best value |
Display
| Specification | nova 12i | nova Y91 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.95″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,388 px Best value | 2,376 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 391 ppi Best value | 376 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 270 Hz | 270 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 90Hz | IPS LCD, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DCI-P3, Curved Glass, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 12i | nova Y91 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 12i | nova Y91 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | nova 12i | nova Y91 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | EMUI 14 | EMUI 13 |
| OS Family | EMUI | EMUI |
| OS Version | 14 Best value | 13 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 12i | nova Y91 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 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 B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 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 B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B13, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE | USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 390 Mbps | 390 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nova 12i | nova Y91 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, EDR | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, EDR Best value |
Technical
| Specification | nova 12i | nova Y91 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CTR-AL20, CTR-L81 | STG-LX1, STG-LX2 |
