Huawei nova 12i

Name: Huawei nova 12i
Brand: Huawei

Huawei · 2024 27.07.2026 · updated 05.09.2026

Huawei nova 12i (2024) is a budget phone from Huawei. MobileRank rating: 40/100. Performance 31/100, camera 39/100, battery 47/100, display 54/100, portability 55/100.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G

5000 mAh

108 MP

Faster than 22% of smartphones in AnTuTu

Specifications

Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
Display	6.7" IPS LCD, 1080x2388, 90Hz
RAM	8GB
Storage	128GB / 256GB
Battery	5000 mAh · ≈9.5 hrs of active use*
Charging	40W / No wireless charging
OS	EMUI 14, no Google Play Services
Dimensions	163.3 × 74.7 × 8.4 mm
Weight	199g
NFC	yes

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

Cameras

Main	108MP f/1.9
Front	8MP

Benchmarks

AnTuTu 424216

Geekbench Single 412

Geekbench Multi 1423

Based on AnTuTu results, Huawei nova 12i is faster than 22% of smartphones in our database. This device is from the budget segment.

Performance

Overview and verdict

The Huawei nova 12i (2024) scores 40 out of 100 in the MobileRank rating, putting it in the "budget phone" category. The device is built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G with a score of 424,216 in AnTuTu. Performance score: 31/100. The camera (108 MP) scores 39/100. The 5000 mAh battery with 40W fast charging scores 47/100 for battery life.

Pros

90 Hz display

Cons

Limited performance for demanding games
Modest camera capabilities
No wireless charging
No telephoto camera

Best for: The Huawei nova 12i has no pronounced profile: its best category is portability (55/100), its weakest performance (31/100).

Frequently asked questions

What processor does the Huawei nova 12i have?

The Huawei nova 12i runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G chipset. It scores 424,216 points in AnTuTu.

What is the Huawei nova 12i's rating?

The Huawei nova 12i scores 40 out of 100 in the MobileRank rating. Categories: performance 31/100, camera 39/100, battery 47/100, display 54/100, portability 55/100.

What battery does the Huawei nova 12i have?

The Huawei nova 12i has a 5000 mAh battery with 40W charging. Battery score: 47/100.

Is the Huawei nova 12i worth buying?

The Huawei nova 12i has no pronounced profile: its best category is portability (55/100), its weakest performance (31/100). Overall rating — 40/100 (budget phone).

MobileRank rating

Device profile

Category scores

Performance 31

Display 54

Camera 39

Battery 47

Portability 55

Value for money —

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