Side-by-side technical data
Realme 12 vs Huawei nova 12 SE
Comparison between Realme 12 and Huawei nova 12 SE: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Realme and Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 12 | nova 12 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.3 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.3 | 4.7 |
| Camera | 4.6 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 6.5 | 5.5 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
Realme 12, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 442,599
- against 255,000
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
Huawei nova 12 SE, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against IPS LCD
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- against 45 W
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Reverse Charging
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
- Body Thickness
- 7.4 mm
- against 7.7 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 12 | nova 12 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 442,599 Best value | 255,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 416 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,466 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | 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 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | 12 | nova 12 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Purple, Green | Green, Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.1 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Body Height | 165.6 mm | 162.4 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 186 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86.5 % | 87.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | — |
Battery
| Specification | 12 | nova 12 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Reverse Charging Best value |
Display
| Specification | 12 | nova 12 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 950 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.72″ Best value | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 392 ppi | 395 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 270 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Curved Glass | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | 12 | nova 12 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 12 | nova 12 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Magnetometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 12 | nova 12 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | EMUI 14 |
| OS Family | Android | EMUI |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 12 | nova 12 SE |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | 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 B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 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, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | 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 5.2 Best value | 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 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, 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 | 3,300 Mbps Best value | 390 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 12 | nova 12 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 12 | nova 12 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX3999 | BNE-LX1 |
