Huawei nova 12i – A Comprehensive Review

Huawei recently launched the nova 12i as its latest affordable smartphone offering. Here’s a detailed look at the key specifications and features of the Huawei nova 12i based on my analysis of its specs page on GSM Arena.

Design and Display

The nova 12i features a 6.7-inch IPS LCD display with FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. This provides a crisp 1080×2388 pixels resolution at 391PPI density. The display takes up around 89% of the front, thanks to slim bezels on all sides. The phone weighs 199 grams and is 8.4mm thick, making it reasonably lightweight and slim. It comes in Green, Black and White color options.

Performance and Hardware

Under the hood is the Snapdragon 680 4G chipset with 8GB of RAM. This should provide decent performance for day to day tasks and light gaming. There’s 128GB or 256GB of internal storage depending on the variant, with no microSD card support for expansion. The device runs Huawei’s EMUI 14 software based on Android, without access to Google Play Services.

Cameras

The nova 12i packs a dual rear camera setup consisting of a 108MP main camera and a 2MP depth sensor. Video recording is limited to 1080p resolution at 30fps. On the front, it has an 8MP selfie shooter.

Battery and Charging

Keeping the lights on is a sizable 5000mAh battery, which is good for all-day usage. It supports 40W fast wired charging, which can charge from 3% to 62% in just 30 minutes as advertised.

Pricing and Availability

The Huawei nova 12i is priced at 500,000 Naira for the base 8GB/128GB model. It has been available for purchase since its April 2024 launch date.