Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 12i vs vivo Y78 (t1)
Comparison between Huawei nova 12i and vivo Y78 (t1): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | nova 12i | Y78 (t1) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.6 | 5.4 |
| Camera | 4.5 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 12i, if you care about…
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Usable Surface
- 89.1 %
- against 85 %
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 270 Hz
- against 240 Hz
vivo Y78 (t1), if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Weight
- 190 g
- against 199 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 12i | Y78 (t1) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | Mali-G57 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 328,079 | 307,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 416 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,466 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4x2.4 GHz and 4x1.9 GHz cores. | 2x2.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | nova 12i | Y78 (t1) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Green, Black, White | Black, Green, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.7 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Body Height | 163.3 mm | 164.1 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 190 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.1 % Best value | 85 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | nova 12i | Y78 (t1) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W | 44 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | nova 12i | Y78 (t1) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.64″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,388 px | 2,388 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 391 ppi | 395 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz Best value | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 270 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 90Hz | Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 12i | Y78 (t1) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 12i | Y78 (t1) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | nova 12i | Y78 (t1) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | EMUI 14 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | EMUI | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 13 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 12i | Y78 (t1) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 CDMA BC0, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| 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 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 |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo |
| 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 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| Max. download speed | 390 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | nova 12i | Y78 (t1) |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, EDR | A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
Technical
| Specification | nova 12i | Y78 (t1) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CTR-AL20, CTR-L81 | — |
