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Huawei nova 12 Ultra (12GB + 1TB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£680RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:1 TBScreen size:6.76 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 8 MP

Huawei nova 12 Ultra (12GB + 1TB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.4

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 72% of models
Score components

90%

7.4

Technical score

10%

?

User score

▲Better than 72% of smartphones
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 73% of models
Score components

25%

7.5

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.0

Camera

15%

8.2

Display

15%

6.6

Battery

10%

8.5

Software

10%

7.6

Connectivity

4%

6.0

Audio

3%

7.8

Design

▲Better than 73% of smartphones
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £680

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Technical Specifications of smartphone Huawei nova 12 Ultra (12GB + 1TB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 73% of models
Score components:

25%

7.5

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.0

Camera

15%

8.2

Display

15%

6.6

Battery

10%

8.5

Software

10%

7.6

Connectivity

4%

6.0

Audio

3%

7.8

Design

7.4
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Huawei nova 12 Ultra (12GB + 1TB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

60%

7.4

Overall score

40%

6.9

Price

7.3
Brand name
Huawei
Processor model
HiSilicon Kirin 9000S
Processor model
HiSilicon Kirin 9000S
▲ Better than 79% of models
This smartphone uses the HiSilicon Kirin 9000S processor which is faster than processors in 78.9% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.3% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
12 GB
RAM capacity
12 GB
▲ Better than 59% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 12 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 59% of smartphones and equal to that of 24.3% of smartphones.
Internal storage
1 GB
Internal storage
1 GB
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 1 TB which is larger than the storage of 94.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.6% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.62 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.62 GHz
▲ Better than 61% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.62 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 60.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Harmony OS
Android version
?
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
▼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
no
Open-source OS
no
▼ Worse than 95% of models
This smartphone does not use an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
▲ Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
▲ Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 8 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 8 MP
▼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 8 MP which is higher than that of 46.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.6% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.4-4.0 & f/2.2
Main camera aperture
f/1.4-4.0 & f/2.2
★ Better than 98% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.4-4.0 & f/2.2 which is wider than that of 98.1% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
▲ Better than 65% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 50 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 65.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 16.5% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
▲ Better than 58% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1 µm which is larger than in 57.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 20% of smartphones.
2 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
▲ Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
▲ Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.76 inches
Screen size
6.76 inches
▲ Better than 70% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.76 inches which is larger than the screens of 70.4% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.4% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1224x 2776 px
Screen resolution
1224x 2776 px
▲ Better than 80% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1224x2776 px which is higher than that of 80.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Pixel density
449 ppi
Pixel density
449 ppi
▲ Better than 81% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 449 ppi which is higher than that of 80.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
▲ Better than 41% of models
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Refresh rate
120 Hz
▲ Better than 35% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
4,600 mAh
Battery capacity
4,600 mAh
▼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,600 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 76.5% of smartphones and equal to those in 1.2% of smartphones.
Charging speed
100 W
Charging speed
100 W
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 100 W which is faster than in 90.1% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 4.2% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
▲ Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
▼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
▲ Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
▼ Worse than 45% of models
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
▼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
▼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
163.1 mm
Height
163.1 mm
▲ Better than 57% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 163.1 mm which is shorter than 56.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.1% of smartphones.
Width
75 mm
Width
75 mm
▲ Better than 68% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 75 mm which is narrower than 68.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.3% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.7 mm
Thickness
7.7 mm
▲ Better than 82% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.7 mm which is thinner than 82.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.8% of smartphones.
Weight
198 g
Weight
198 g
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 198 g which is heavier than 52.3% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.9% of smartphones.
Device volume
85,575 cm³
Device volume
85,575 cm³
▲ Better than 82% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 85,575 cm³ which is smaller than 81.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.2% of smartphones.
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Huawei nova 12 Ultra (12GB + 1TB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 4x more storage
    Internal storage
    1 TB GB
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (1 TB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    1 TB vs 256 GB
  • 3.03x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    100 W
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (100 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    100 W vs 33 W
  • 81.8% higher screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    1,200 nits
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (1200 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    1,200 nits vs 660 nits
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    12 GB
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    50 mm²
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Better display glass type
    Display glass type
    Huawei Kunlun Glass
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This smartphone features a better display glass type than the average smartphone (Huawei Kunlun Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). The average smartphone uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
    Huawei Kunlun Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    60 MP & 8 MP
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (60 MP & 8 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    60 MP & 8 MP vs 16 MP
  • Wider main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.4-4.0 & f/2.2
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.4-4 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.4-4.0 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 4x more storage
    Internal storage
    1 TB GB
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (1 TB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    1 TB vs 256 GB
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    12 GB
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 2 more memory channels
    Memory channels
    4
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This smartphone has more memory channels than the average smartphone (4 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 memory channels.
    4 vs 2
  • 41% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    1,328
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (1,328 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    1,328 vs 942
  • 62.5% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    4,115
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (4,115 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    4,115 vs 2,533
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    1 x 2.62 GHz & 3 x 2.15 GHz & 4 x 1.53 GHz
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x2.62 GHz & 3x2.15 GHz & 4x1.53 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x2.62 GHz & 3x2.15 GHz & 4x1.53 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Better processor
    Processor model
    HiSilicon Kirin 9000S
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (HiSilicon Kirin 9000S vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    HiSilicon Kirin 9000S vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 9.2% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.62 GHz
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.62 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 71.9% higher memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    44 GB/s
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (44 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    44 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 2x more L1
    L1 cache
    64 KB
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <32 KB – >192 KB
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (64 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    64 KB vs 32 KB
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    productivity
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    AI Celia LLM, AI Best Expression, Screen Wrinkle Removal, AI Snapshot 2
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    Cross-site tracking protection
    yes
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 32.2% of smartphones include this feature.
  • Supports fast boot
    Fast boot
    yes
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    This smartphone supports fast boot, the average smartphone does not. 22.6% of smartphones include fast boot capabilities.
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    50 mm²
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    60 MP & 8 MP
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (60 MP & 8 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    60 MP & 8 MP vs 16 MP
  • Wider main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.4-4.0 & f/2.2
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.4-4 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.4-4.0 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Has a multi-lens front camera
    Multi-lens front camera
    yes
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    This smartphone features a multi-lens front camera, the average smartphone does not. 18% of smartphones have multiple front lenses.
  • Supports laser autofocus
    Laser autofocus
    yes
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    HDR10 video recording
    yes
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.0 µm
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    2 binned
    1.0 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.2 & f/2.4
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • Supports satellite SOS
    Satellite SOS
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This smartphone supports satellite SOS functionality, the average smartphone does not. 8.1% of smartphones offer satellite emergency services.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • 81.8% higher screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    1,200 nits
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (1200 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    1,200 nits vs 660 nits
  • Better display glass type
    Display glass type
    Huawei Kunlun Glass
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This smartphone features a better display glass type than the average smartphone (Huawei Kunlun Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). The average smartphone uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
    Huawei Kunlun Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1224 x 2776 px
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1224x2776 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1224x2776 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 13.7% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    449 ppi
    ▲ Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (449 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    449 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Has an always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 0.09 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.76 inches
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.76 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Has a curved display
    Curved display
    yes
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    This smartphone features a curved display, the average smartphone does not. 24.5% of smartphones have curved screens.
  • 25% higher touch sampling rate
    Touch sampling rate
    300 Hz
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <120 Hz – >480 Hz
    This smartphone has a higher touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (300 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average touch sampling rate is 240 Hz.
    300 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 3.03x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    100 W
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (100 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    100 W vs 33 W
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    aptX Adaptive
    yes
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • 2 m deeper water resistance
    Waterproof depth rating
    2 m
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >2 m
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (2 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    2 m vs 0 m
  • Is designed for seniors
    Suitable for seniors
    yes
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    This smartphone is designed specifically for seniors, the average smartphone is not. 17% of smartphones are senior-friendly.
  • 0.6 mm thinner
    Thickness
    7.7 mm
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.7 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.7 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • Better IP rating
    IP rating
    IP68
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This smartphone has a better IP rating than the average smartphone (IP68 vs IP67). The average IP rating is IP67.
    IP68 vs IP67
  • 1 mm narrower
    Width
    75 mm
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (75 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    75 mm vs 76 mm
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 8% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,600 mAh
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4600 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,600 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Process node
    7 nm
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (7 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    7 nm vs 6 nm
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • 50% less L2 cache
    L2 cache
    512 KB
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <512 KB – >4.1k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L2 cache than the average smartphone (512 KB vs 1024 KB). The average smartphone has an L2 cache of 1024 KB.
    512 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 2.62x more expensive
    Huawei nova 12 Ultra (12GB + 1TB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£680 vs £260).
    £680 vs £260
  • 5.44x less popular
    Huawei nova 12 Ultra (12GB + 1TB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 2.62x more expensive
    Huawei nova 12 Ultra (12GB + 1TB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£680 vs £260).
    £680 vs £260
  • 5.44x less popular
    Huawei nova 12 Ultra (12GB + 1TB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Process node
    7 nm
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (7 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    7 nm vs 6 nm
  • 50% less L2 cache
    L2 cache
    512 KB
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <512 KB – >4.1k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L2 cache than the average smartphone (512 KB vs 1024 KB). The average smartphone has an L2 cache of 1024 KB.
    512 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Runs closed-source/proprietary OS only
    Open-source OS
    no
    ▼ Worse than 95% of models
    This smartphone does not use an open-source OS, the average smartphone does. 94.6% of smartphones use open-source systems.
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 8% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,600 mAh
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4600 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,600 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.

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What we like about Huawei nova 12 Ultra (12GB + 1TB)

  • High-quality 6.76-inch LTPO OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals
  • Premium design featuring a luxurious faux-leather back and durable Kunlun Glass protection
  • Advanced 50MP main camera with a variable aperture (f/1.4–f/4.0) for versatile photography
  • Extremely fast 100W wired charging capable of full recharges in approximately 30 minutes
  • Innovative two-way Beidou satellite messaging for communication in areas without cellular signal
  • Generous internal storage options, reaching up to 1TB on the highest configuration

What we don't like about Huawei nova 12 Ultra (12GB + 1TB)

  • Lack of integrated Google Mobile Services (GMS), requiring workarounds for many popular apps
  • Modest 4,600mAh battery capacity, which some users find underwhelming for a high-end device
  • Disappointing secondary 8MP ultra-wide camera that lacks high-resolution recording options like 1080p/60fps
  • Absence of Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) on the main camera setup
  • Limited global availability and high pricing compared to similar mid-range/flagship competitors
  • Lack of an official IP rating for water or dust resistance

Verdict

The Huawei Nova 12 Ultra is a premium smartphone running HarmonyOS 4.0 and powered by the Kirin 9000S processor, paired with 12GB of RAM and a massive 1TB (1TB) of internal storage. It boasts a large 6.76-inch LTPO OLED display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and a high 1224 x 2776 pixel resolution. Photography is a major strength, featuring a versatile rear camera system (50MP main and 8MP ultrawide) and an impressive dual front-camera setup with a 60MP ultrawide and 8MP portrait lens for high-resolution selfies and group shots. A 4600mAh battery with 100W fast charging support ensures quick power replenishment. Key pros include its stunning display, powerful performance with 5G support, excellent camera capabilities, and generous storage. Cons include the absence of Google Mobile Services (GMS), which means reliance on Huawei's App Gallery for apps, no 3.5mm headphone jack, and potentially higher cost compared to some competitors.

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