Huawei nova 12 series was officially released on the afternoon of December 26, with a starting price of 2,999 yuan (about $419). It marks a significant milestone as the most robust iteration within the Nova family’s lineage.
Huawei Nova 12 Ultra
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12GB+512GB priced at 4699 yuan (about $659)
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12GB+1TB priced at 5,499 yuan (about $769)
Nova 12 Pro
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12GB+256GB priced at 3,999 yuan (about $559)
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12GB+512GB priced at 4,399 yuan (about $615)
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Heart key set 4699 yuan (about $659)
Nova 12
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8GB+256GB priced at 2,999 yuan (about $419)
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8GB+512GB priced at 3,399 yuan (about $475)
Features
The Nova 12 features a 6.7-inch straight screen design, housing a centrally positioned hole-punch for the front camera, flaunting a resolution of 2412*1084. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate and 1440Hz PWM high-frequency dimming. The camera setup includes a 60-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel rear camera, along with an additional 8 million pixels wide-angle macro lens. The device packs a 4600mAh battery and facilitates 100W fast charging, offering storage options of 256GB and 512GB.
The nova 12 Pro and nova 12 Ultra, overarching specifications remain consistent, featuring a quad-curved screen design. However, nuanced differentiations arise in the processor and certain functionalities.
The Nova 12 Pro has a 6.76-inch straight screen with gently curved sides, incorporating a double-hole design at the center, and a resolution of 2776*1224. Similar to its counterpart, it supports a 120Hz refresh rate and 2160Hz PWM high-frequency dimming.
Its camera setup includes a front 60-megapixel ultra-wide-angle tracking lens and an 8-megapixel portrait close-up lens. It is coupled with a rear 50-megapixel super-sensing main camera and an 8-megapixel wide-angle macro lens. The device houses a 4600mAh battery supporting 100W fast charging, two-way Beidou satellite messaging, and storage options of 256GB and 512GB.
Building upon the Pro model, the Nova 12 Ultra introduces an integrated plain leather embossed back shell and incorporates second-generation Kunlun glass. This enhances the overall anti-fall performance, offering storage capacities of 512GB and 1TB.
The key differentiator lies in the core specifications, albeit unmentioned during the press conference or on the official website. Insights from reliable sources reveal that the Nova 12 and Nova 12 Pro are equipped with Kirin 8000 chips, while the Nova 12 Ultra boasts Kirin 9000SL chips.
