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Huawei nova 12s (8GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£290RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.7 inchesMain camera megapixels:108 MP & 8 MP & 8 MP

Huawei nova 12s (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

90%

6.6

Technical score

10%

6.1

User score

â–¼Worse than 54% of smartphones
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components

25%

6.3

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.7

Camera

15%

7.7

Display

15%

5.7

Battery

10%

7.5

Software

10%

6.5

Connectivity

4%

5.4

Audio

3%

7.5

Design

â–²Better than 51% of smartphones
6.1

User score

User score
6.1/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

1.7

Number of reviews

Based on 1 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 99% of smartphones
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Huawei nova 12s (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components:

25%

6.3

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.7

Camera

15%

7.7

Display

15%

5.7

Battery

10%

7.5

Software

10%

6.5

Connectivity

4%

5.4

Audio

3%

7.5

Design

6.6
User score
User score
6.1/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

1.7

Number of reviews

Based on 1 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
6.1
Popularity
Popularity
1.7/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Popularity:
Huawei nova 12s (8GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 1.7 points, which is lower than 63.4% of smartphones.
1.7
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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

60%

6.6

Overall score

40%

9.0

Price

7.3
Brand name
Huawei
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G
â–² Better than 63% of models
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G processor which is faster than processors in 62.5% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.1% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
RAM capacity
8 GB
â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Internal storage
256 GB
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.4 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 36.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 13.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
EMUI
Operating system
EMUI
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
This smartphone uses the EMUI operating system. 0% of smartphones use a different operating system.
EMUI 14
Android version
?
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² 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
â–² 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
108 MP & 8 MP & 8 MP
Main camera megapixels
108 MP & 8 MP & 8 MP
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 108 MP & 8 MP & 8 MP which is higher than that of 94.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.9 & f/2.2
Main camera aperture
f/1.9 & f/2.2
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.9 & f/2.2 which is narrower than that of 87.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 2% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
108 mm²
Main camera sensor area
108 mm²
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 108 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 98.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
â–² 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
â–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
no
5G connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This smartphone does not support 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
6.7 inches
Screen size
6.7 inches
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.7 inches which is larger than the screens of 52.2% of smartphones and equal to those of 10.1% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1084x 2412 px
Screen resolution
1084x 2412 px
â–² Better than 64% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1084x2412 px which is higher than that of 64% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Pixel density
395 ppi
Pixel density
395 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi which is higher than that of 41.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 8.9% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
â–² 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
â–² 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
4,500 mAh
Battery capacity
4,500 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,500 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 78.5% of smartphones and equal to those in 5.9% of smartphones.
Charging speed
66 W
Charging speed
66 W
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 66 W which is faster than in 67.8% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 4.9% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² 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
â–¼ 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
â–² 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
â–¼ 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
â–¼ 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
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
161.3 mm
Height
161.3 mm
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 161.3 mm which is shorter than 73.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.7% of smartphones.
Width
75 mm
Width
75 mm
â–² 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
6.9 mm
Thickness
6.9 mm
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 6.9 mm which is thinner than 96.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.6% of smartphones.
Weight
168 g
Weight
168 g
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 168 g which is lighter than 94.1% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.4% of smartphones.
Device volume
72,450 cm³
Device volume
72,450 cm³
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 72,450 cm³ which is smaller than 97.6% of smartphones.
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Huawei nova 12s (8GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 3.38x larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    108 mm²
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (108 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    108 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    108 MP & 8 MP & 8 MP
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (108 MP & 8 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    108 MP & 8 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 81.8% higher screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    1,200 nits
    â–² 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
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    60 MP
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (60 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    60 MP vs 16 MP
  • 2x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    66 W
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (66 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    66 W vs 33 W
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    â–² 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
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    productivity
    â–² 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.
    SuperHub 2, AI-Camera, AI Image Stabilization, AI-powered HDR, Emoji/Dynamic Wallpapers
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    â–² 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
  • 2x more L2 cache
    L2 cache
    2048 KB
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <512 KB – >4.1k KB
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 1024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1024 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    Maximum RAM
    16 GB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • 16.4% faster memory speed
    Memory speed
    3,200 MHz
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (3200 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    3,200 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    1 x 2.4 GHz & 3 x 2.2 GHz & 4 x 1.9 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x2.4 GHz & 3x2.2 GHz & 4x1.9 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x2.4 GHz & 3x2.2 GHz & 4x1.9 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 18% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    2,988
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (2,988 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    2,988 vs 2,533
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    productivity
    â–² 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.
    SuperHub 2, AI-Camera, AI Image Stabilization, AI-powered HDR, Emoji/Dynamic Wallpapers
    productivity vs fundamental
  • 3.38x larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    108 mm²
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (108 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    108 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    108 MP & 8 MP & 8 MP
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (108 MP & 8 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    108 MP & 8 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    60 MP
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (60 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    60 MP vs 16 MP
  • Supports laser autofocus
    Laser autofocus
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.0 µm
    â–² 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
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • 25% higher touch sampling rate
    Touch sampling rate
    300 Hz
    â–² 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
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1084 x 2412 px
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1084x2412 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1084x2412 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 0.03 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.7 inches
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 2x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    66 W
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (66 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    66 W vs 33 W
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    aptX Adaptive
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • 14.4% lighter
    Weight
    168 g
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (168 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    168 g vs 196.2 g
  • 1.4 mm thinner
    Thickness
    6.9 mm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (6.9 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    6.9 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • Is designed for seniors
    Suitable for seniors
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This smartphone is designed specifically for seniors, the average smartphone is not. 17% of smartphones are senior-friendly.
  • 2.3 mm shorter
    Height
    161.3 mm
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (161.3 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    161.3 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 1 mm narrower
    Width
    75 mm
    â–² 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
  • 25.9% smaller volume
    Device volume
    72,450 cm³
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
    This smartphone has a smaller device volume than the average smartphone (72450 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    72,450 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.9 & f/2.2
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.9 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.9 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 48.4% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    490 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (490 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    490 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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.
  • 10% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,500 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4500 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No aptX HD
    aptX HD
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 30.7% lower user score
    User score
    6.1/ 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
    â–¼
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    Huawei nova 12s
    the average smartphone
    Huawei nova 12s (8GB + 256GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (6.12 vs 8.000).
    6.12 vs 8
  • 3.12x less popular
    Huawei nova 12s (8GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1.74 vs 5.4).
    1.74 vs 5.44
  • 48.4% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    490 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (490 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    490 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    5 W
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • 9.2% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    9,796
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <7.1k – >15.9k
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (9,796 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    9,796 vs 10,783
  • 21.5% lower PassMark single-core benchmark
    PassMark single-core benchmark
    776
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <408 – >2.4k
    This smartphone has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average smartphone (776 vs 988). The average smartphone scores 988 for single-core performance.
    776 vs 988
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.9 & f/2.2
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.9 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.9 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.4
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ 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.
  • 10% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,500 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4500 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 16.5% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    656 min
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <487 min – >1.3k min
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (656 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    656 min vs 786 min
  • Lower GSMArena battery endurance score
    GSMArena battery life endurance score
    96
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <74 – >125
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena battery endurance score than the average smartphone (96 vs 99.5). The average smartphone scores 99.5.
    96 vs 99.5
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    aptX HD
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.

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What we like about Huawei nova 12s (8GB + 256GB)

  • High-resolution 60MP ultra-wide selfie camera with 4K recording capabilities
  • Slim (6.88 mm) and lightweight (168 g) design that is comfortable to hold
  • Smooth 120Hz OLED display offering accurate colors and HDR10 support
  • Rapid 66W wired charging that reaches a full charge in approximately 30 minutes
  • Reliable day-to-day performance with the Snapdragon 778G chipset and fluid EMUI 14 interface
  • Dual stereo speakers with Huawei Histen audio tuning for an enjoyable listening experience

What we don't like about Huawei nova 12s (8GB + 256GB)

  • Lack of integrated Google Mobile Services (GMS), requiring workarounds for many popular apps
  • Limited to 4G connectivity as it does not support 5G networks
  • Absence of official IP rating for water and dust resistance
  • No Gorilla Glass or reinforced screen protection, making it more vulnerable to damage
  • Uses an older Snapdragon 778G chipset, which some find overpriced for current market standards
  • Protruding camera module is susceptible to scratches without a high-quality protective case

Verdict

The Huawei Nova 12s, featuring 8GB of RAM and a spacious 256GB of internal storage, is a sleek mid-range smartphone known for its impressive 50MP Ultra Vision main camera, 6.7-inch OLED display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, and rapid 66W SuperCharge capabilities that quickly top up its 4500mAh battery. A key advantage includes its slim profile and attractive design, along with a powerful 60MP front camera perfect for high-resolution selfies. The primary drawback, however, is the absence of Google Mobile Services (GMS), meaning users must rely on Huawei's AppGallery and alternative methods for popular Android apps. Another potential con for some users is the use of the older Snapdragon 778G 4G chipset, as 5G connectivity is not supported on this specific model.

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