Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 13i vs Huawei nova 12 SE
Comparison between Huawei nova 13i and Huawei nova 12 SE: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 12 SE, ahead on Design & display and Camera. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | nova 13i | nova 12 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.6 | 4.7 |
| Camera | 4.5 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 5.5 |
| Battery & charging | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 13i, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 289,000
- against 255,000
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Audio Features
- A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, EDR
- against A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker
Huawei nova 12 SE, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against IPS LCD
- Weight
- 186 g
- against 199 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- against 40 W
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Reverse Charging
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 13i | nova 12 SE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 289,000 Best value | 255,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 416 | 416 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,466 | 1,466 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four 2.4 GHz cores and four 1.9 GHz cores. | Octa-core CPU with four 2.4 GHz performance cores and four 1.9 GHz efficiency cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | nova 13i | nova 12 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Blue | Green, Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.7 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Body Height | 163.3 mm | 162.4 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 186 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.1 % Best value | 87.6 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP65 | — |
Battery
| Specification | nova 13i | nova 12 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Reverse Charging Best value |
Display
| Specification | nova 13i | nova 12 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | OLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,388 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 391 ppi | 395 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 270 Hz | 270 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 13i | nova 12 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 13i | nova 12 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | nova 13i | nova 12 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | EMUI 14 |
| OS Family | Android | EMUI |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 13i | nova 12 SE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B21, 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 B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B9, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, 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) Best value | 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 | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, 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 13i | nova 12 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, EDR Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | nova 13i | nova 12 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CTR-L91 | BNE-LX1 |
