Huawei nova 12s

Name: Huawei nova 12s
Brand: Huawei

Huawei · 2024 27.07.2026 · updated 05.09.2026

Huawei nova 12s (2024) 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
Battery	4500 mAh · ≈8.3 hrs of active use*
Charging	66W / No wireless charging
OS	EMUI 14, no Google Play Services
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 12s is faster than 56% of smartphones in our database. This device is a solid mid-ranger.

Performance

Overview and verdict

Huawei nova 12s is a solid mid-ranger from 2024 with an overall MobileRank rating of 55/100. Performance is average (54/100) — the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G chipset is fine for everyday tasks. The camera is below average (44/100): a 50 MP main sensor, 8 MP ultrawide. Battery life is below average (42/100): a 4500 mAh battery, 66W wired charging.

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 12s 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 12s have?

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

What is the Huawei nova 12s's rating?

The Huawei nova 12s 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 12s have?

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

Is the Huawei nova 12s worth buying?

The Huawei nova 12s 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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