Side-by-side technical data
Nothing Phone (2a) vs Huawei nova 12 Pro
Comparison between Nothing Phone (2a) and Huawei nova 12 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Nothing and Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 12 Pro, ahead on Design & display and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Phone (2a) | nova 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.8 | 6.0 |
| Camera | 7.4 | 6.5 |
| Connectivity | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 6.2 |
Which one is for you?
Nothing Phone (2a), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,600 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 684,574
- against 521,000
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
Huawei nova 12 Pro, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against AMOLED
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 449 ppi
- against 394 ppi
- Fast Charge Power
- 100 W
- against 45 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Phone (2a) | nova 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9000S |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | Maleoon 910 MP4 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz Best value | 2.62 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 684,574 Best value | 521,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,187 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,643 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A715 cores at 2.8 GHz and 6 Cortex-A510 cores at 2.0 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 1x2.62 GHz Taishan Big, 3x2.15 GHz Taishan Mid and 4x1.53 GHz Cortex-A510 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,151 | — |
Design
| Specification | Phone (2a) | nova 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Grey, Blue | Black, Blue, White, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 161.7 mm | 163.1 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Best value | 201 g |
| Usable Surface | 87.6 % | 89 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic, Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Phone (2a) | nova 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,600 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Charger Included, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
Display
| Specification | Phone (2a) | nova 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.76″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,224 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,412 px | 2,776 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 394 ppi | 449 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 300 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Color LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO | Hole-Punch Notch, LTPO, HDR, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Dual-Edge Display, 10-Bit Panel, SGS Certified, 2160Hz PWM |
Sensors
| Specification | Phone (2a) | nova 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Phone (2a) | nova 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Phone (2a) | nova 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | HarmonyOS 4 |
| OS Family | Android | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 14 | 4 |
| OS Update Support | 3 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Phone (2a) | nova 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | 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 B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 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 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, 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 6E Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, 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 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, L2HC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Satellite Connectivity, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 4,700 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Phone (2a) | nova 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC |
Technical
| Specification | Phone (2a) | nova 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 329 € | — |
| Model numbers | A142 | ADA-AL00 |
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