Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 12s vs Huawei nova 11 Pro
Comparison between Huawei nova 12s and Huawei nova 11 Pro: 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 12s | nova 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.1 | 5.5 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 7.1 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 6.1 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 12s, if you care about…
- Weight
- 168 g
- against 193 g
- Body Thickness
- 6.9 mm
- against 7.9 mm
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 300 Hz
- against 240 Hz
Huawei nova 11 Pro, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 429 ppi
- against 395 ppi
- Fast Charge Power
- 100 W
- against 66 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 12s | nova 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 642L | Qualcomm Adreno 642L |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 587,561 | 596,434 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-A78 and Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-A78 and Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | nova 12s | nova 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green, White, Gold, Blue | Black, Green, White, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 6.9 mm Best value | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 75 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Body Height | 161.3 mm | 164.3 mm |
| Weight | 168 g Best value | 193 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.5 % | 91.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Glass | Glass, Plastic, Faux Leather |
Battery
| Specification | nova 12s | nova 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| 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, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | nova 12s | nova 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 950 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.78″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,084 px | 1,200 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,412 px | 2,652 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 429 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, SGS Certified | Kunlun Glass, Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, 120Hz, 1440Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, SGS Certified |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 12s | nova 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 12s | nova 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | nova 12s | nova 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | HarmonyOS 3 |
| OS Family | — | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | — | 3 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 12s | nova 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 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 B2, 3G UMTS B3, 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 B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, CDMA2000, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, 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, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | 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 |
| 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 | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 3,700 Mbps | 3,700 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 2,900 Mbps | 2,900 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nova 12s | nova 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | nova 12s | nova 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | FOA-LX9 | GOA-AL80, GOA-LX9 |
