1/5
- Black
- White
- Purple
- Green
- 4 colours
12 GB / 512 GB / China · Launched December 2025
Overview
NeoScore
7.4
#625 of 6245
- Design & display
- 7.8
- Performance & hardware
- 6.4
- Camera
- 7.2
- Connectivity
- 8.1
- Battery & charging
- 7.4
Strengths
- The 7.2 mm body is among the thinnest of phones from its time.
- Its 12GB of RAM is more than most phones of its time offer.
- The 3x optical zoom is among the strongest offered by phones of its time.
Weak points
- The main camera's f/1.9 aperture is worse than most phones of its time.
- Display
- 6.7″LTPO OLED1,084 × 2,412 px120 Hz
- Design
- 196 g75.5 mm161.9 mm7.2 mm
- Performance
- Huawei Kirin 8020Octa-Core12 GB RAM256 GB / 512 GB
- AnTuTu
- 742,000Better than 78% of phones
- Battery
- 6,000 mAh100 W
- Cameras
- 50 Mpx · f/1.912 Mpx · f/2.41.5 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 50 Mpx · f/2.4
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
- Software
- HarmonyOS 6
Editorial report
Huawei nova 15 12 GB / 512 GB / China technical sheet
The Huawei nova 15 suits buyers who want an advanced display, generous memory and fast charging in a thin phone. Its main trade-off is the f/1.9 aperture on the main camera, which is worse than most phones of its time.
The body is 7.2 mm thick, while the 6.7″ LTPO OLED display includes Always-On Display, HDR Vivid and a 120Hz refresh rate. Its 12GB of RAM is more than most phones of its time offer. This version has 256GB of storage, and the Huawei nova 15 is also sold in a 12GB / 512GB configuration. The 6,000mAh battery supports 100W charging, among the fastest of its time.
The 50MP main camera has optical image stabilization, and the 12MP telephoto camera provides 3x optical zoom, among the strongest options on phones from its time. Connectivity includes 5G, Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC and dual SIM. Overall, the Huawei nova 15 is better than most phones of its time; its display and hardware are typical, while its connectivity and battery are better than most. Its overall NeoScore is 7.2, making it a strong fit for buyers prioritizing display features, optical zoom and fast charging.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
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Selected variant
12 GB / 512 GB / China
Design & display
7.8
- Display Technology LTPO OLED
- 10.0
- Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
- 9.0
- Display Pixel Density 395 ppi
- 8.3
- Display Features Aluminosilicate Glass, HDR Vivid, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, Always-On Display
- 3.5
- Weight 196 g
- 6.4
- Resistance Features IP65
- 5.0
- Usable Surface 88.6 %
- 9.0
- Body Thickness 7.2 mm
- 9.6
Performance & hardware
6.4
- AnTuTu Score 742,000
- 3.7
- RAM Capacity 12 GB
- 9.0
- Processor Process Size 6 nm
- 7.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity 512 GB
- 9.0
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.29 GHz
- 5.2
- RAM Type LPDDR4X
- 5.0
Camera
7.2
- Aperture f/1.9
- 7.5
- Optical Image Stabilization Yes
- 10.0
- Resolution 50 Mpx
- 8.0
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- 7.0
- Camera Features Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Manual Focus, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Manual Exposure, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, RAW Capture, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Telephoto Camera, Continuous Shooting, 4K Video, Triple Camera, Touch Focus, LED Flash
- 8.0
Connectivity
8.1
- Connectivity Features Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, Satellite Connectivity
- 5.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- 10.0
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 6.0
- 10.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
- 10.0
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- 7.5
Battery & charging
7.4
- Battery Capacity 6,000 mAh
- 10.0
- Fast Charge Power 100 W
- 9.0
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- 4.3
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- Design & display
- 7.78
- Performance & hardware
- 6.37
- Camera
- 7.17
- Connectivity
- 8.13
- Battery & charging
- 7.43
- NeoScore rank
- #625 / 6245
Huawei
Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Huawei Kirin 8020
- Processor Process Size
- 6 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Maleoon 920
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2.29 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 742,000
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 1,350
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 3,570
- CPU Description
- 1x2.29 GHz + 3x2.05 GHz + 4x1.3 GHz
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- Expandable Storage
- No
- AnTuTu version
- v10
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, White, Purple, Green
- Body Thickness
- 7.2 mm
- Body Width
- 75.5 mm
- Body Height
- 161.9 mm
- Weight
- 196 g
- Usable Surface
- 88.6 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Plastic, Metal
- Resistance Features
- IP65
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- Battery Type
- Si-Carbon Li-Ion
- Fast Charge Power
- 100 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 20:9
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- Display Diagonal
- 6.7″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,084 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,412 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 395 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 300 Hz
- Display Features
- Aluminosilicate Glass, HDR Vivid, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, Always-On Display
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Side
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing
Software
- Operating System
- HarmonyOS 6
- OS Family
- HarmonyOS
- OS Version
- 6
- Direct OS Updates
- No
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Cellular Bands
- 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
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, L2HC
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
- Connectivity Features
- Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, Satellite Connectivity
- USB Version
- USB 2.0
Audio
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC
Technical
- Model numbers
- PSN-AL00
nova 15
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
50 MP main camera
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Video Recording
- 4K video recording, 1080p video recording, Gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid, 4K at 30 fps
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 480 fps
- Aperture
- f/1.9
Sensor
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Video
- Video Recording
- 4K video recording, 1080p video recording, Gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid, 4K at 30 fps
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 480 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.9
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Flash
- Flash Type
- LED
- Flash LED Count
- 2 LEDs
Features
- Camera Features
- Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Manual Focus, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Manual Exposure, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, RAW Capture, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Telephoto Camera, Continuous Shooting, 4K Video, Triple Camera, Touch Focus, LED Flash
12 MP telephoto camera
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Optical Zoom
- 3 x
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Lens
- Optical Zoom
- 3 x
- Aperture
- f/2.4
1.5 MP multispectral camera
- Resolution
- 1.5 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 1.5 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
50 MP front camera
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Video Recording
- 4K video recording, 1080p video recording, Gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid
- Aperture
- f/2.4
- Camera Features
- HDR, Panorama
Sensor
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
Video
- Video Recording
- 4K video recording, 1080p video recording, Gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Features
- Camera Features
- HDR, Panorama
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05Variant details
- Memory
- 12 GB
- Markets
- China
- Storage
- 512 GB
- Market codes
- China
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