Huawei nova 12 Lite

Name: Huawei nova 12 Lite
Brand: Huawei

Huawei · 2023 27.07.2026 · updated 05.09.2026

Huawei nova 12 Lite (2023) is a solid mid-ranger from Huawei. MobileRank rating: 55/100. Performance 54/100, camera 44/100, battery 42/100, display 80/100, portability 90/100.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G

4500 mAh

50 MP

Faster than 56% of smartphones in AnTuTu

Specifications

Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G
Display	6.7" OLED, 1084x2412, 120Hz
RAM	8GB
Storage	256GB / 512GB
Battery	4500 mAh · ≈8.3 hrs of active use*
Charging	66W / No wireless charging
OS	HarmonyOS 4.0
Dimensions	161.3 × 75.0 × 6.9 mm
Weight	168g
NFC	yes

* battery life is an estimated figure based on capacity, display, and chipset — not a lab measurement.

Cameras

Main	50MP f/1.9
Ultrawide	8MP
Front	60MP

Benchmarks

AnTuTu 783606

Geekbench Single 1017

Geekbench Multi 2943

Based on AnTuTu results, Huawei nova 12 Lite is faster than 56% of smartphones in our database. This device is a solid mid-ranger.

Performance

Overview and verdict

The Huawei nova 12 Lite (2023) scores 55 out of 100 in the MobileRank rating, putting it in the "solid mid-ranger" category. The device is built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G with a score of 783,606 in AnTuTu. Performance score: 54/100. The camera (50 MP) scores 44/100. The 4500 mAh battery with 66W fast charging scores 42/100 for battery life.

Pros

Fast charging at 66W
6.7" OLED display at 120 Hz
Lightweight body (168g)

Cons

No wireless charging
No telephoto camera

Best for: The Huawei nova 12 Lite has no pronounced profile: its best category is portability (90/100), its weakest battery life (42/100).

Frequently asked questions

What processor does the Huawei nova 12 Lite have?

The Huawei nova 12 Lite runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G chipset. It scores 783,606 points in AnTuTu.

What is the Huawei nova 12 Lite's rating?

The Huawei nova 12 Lite scores 55 out of 100 in the MobileRank rating. Categories: performance 54/100, camera 44/100, battery 42/100, display 80/100, portability 90/100.

What battery does the Huawei nova 12 Lite have?

The Huawei nova 12 Lite has a 4500 mAh battery with 66W charging. Battery score: 42/100.

Is the Huawei nova 12 Lite worth buying?

The Huawei nova 12 Lite has no pronounced profile: its best category is portability (90/100), its weakest battery life (42/100). Overall rating — 55/100 (solid mid-ranger).

MobileRank rating

Device profile

Category scores

Performance 54

Display 80

Camera 44

Battery 42

Portability 90

Value for money —

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