Side-by-side technical data
TCL 40 NxtPaper vs Huawei nova 12i
Comparison between TCL 40 NxtPaper and Huawei nova 12i: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from TCL and Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 40 NxtPaper | nova 12i |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Camera | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Connectivity | 6.0 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 5.8 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 40 NxtPaper, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 8.4 mm
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
Huawei nova 12i, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 328,079
- against 261,200
- Fast Charge Power
- 40 W
- against 33 W
- Usable Surface
- 89.1 %
- against 86.2 %
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,466
- against 1,355
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 40 NxtPaper | nova 12i |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 261,200 | 328,079 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 425 Best value | 416 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,355 | 1,466 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 4x2.4 GHz and 4x1.9 GHz cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | 40 NxtPaper | nova 12i |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Multicolor | Green, Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 75.3 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Body Height | 168.2 mm | 163.3 mm |
| Weight | 195 g Best value | 199 g |
| Usable Surface | 86.2 % | 89.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Polycarbonate | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | Stylus Support | — |
Battery
| Specification | 40 NxtPaper | nova 12i |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,010 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 40 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 40 NxtPaper | nova 12i |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 900 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,460 px Best value | 2,388 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 396 ppi Best value | 391 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 270 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, NxtPaper technology | Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 90Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | 40 NxtPaper | nova 12i |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 40 NxtPaper | nova 12i |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 40 NxtPaper | nova 12i |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | EMUI 14 |
| OS Family | Android | EMUI |
| OS Version | 13 | 14 |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | 40 NxtPaper | nova 12i |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 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 B20, 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, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | 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 Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi | NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 390 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | 40 NxtPaper | nova 12i |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, EDR Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, EDR |
Technical
| Specification | 40 NxtPaper | nova 12i |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | T612B | CTR-AL20, CTR-L81 |
