Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 13 Pro vs Huawei nova 12 Ultra
Comparison between Huawei nova 13 Pro and Huawei nova 12 Ultra: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 12 Ultra, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | nova 13 Pro | nova 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 8.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.8 | 8.2 |
| Camera | 9.1 | 6.5 |
| Connectivity | 6.9 | 7.6 |
| Battery & charging | 6.9 | 6.2 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 13 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,600 mAh
Huawei nova 12 Ultra, if you care about…
- Weight
- 198 g
- against 209 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 13 Pro | nova 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 8000 | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9000S |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G610 | Maleoon 910 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.62 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| AnTuTu Score | 521,000 | — |
| CPU Description | 1×2.4 GHz + 3×2.2 GHz + 4×1.8 GHz | Octa-core CPU with Taishan and Cortex-A510 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Nine-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | nova 13 Pro | nova 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Purple, Green | Black, Blue, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 163.4 mm | 163.1 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 198 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88.9 % | 89 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Glass | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP65 | — |
Battery
| Specification | nova 13 Pro | nova 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,600 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W | 100 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Charger Included, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
Display
| Specification | nova 13 Pro | nova 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.76″ | 6.76″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,224 px | 1,224 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,776 px | 2,776 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 449 ppi | 449 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | 300 Hz |
| Display Features | Aluminosilicate Glass, LTPO, Variable Refresh Rate, Hole-Punch Notch, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, SGS Certified, TFT LCD | 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 |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 13 Pro | nova 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 13 Pro | nova 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | nova 13 Pro | nova 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | EMUI 15 | HarmonyOS 4 |
| OS Family | EMUI | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 14 | 4 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 13 Pro | nova 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 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 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 | 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G |
| 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 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 | Satellite Connectivity, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, USB Charging, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Satellite Connectivity |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | nova 13 Pro | nova 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, L2HC | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC |
Technical
| Specification | nova 13 Pro | nova 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | MIS-AL00 | ADA-AL00U |
