HUAWEI Nova 12 Pro and Nova 12 Ultra launched with 6.76-inch FHD+ 120Hz OLED display, 60MP dual-selfie cameras along with Nova 12
HUAWEI has recently launched its Nova 12 series, a collection of smartphones with a strong emphasis on selfie capabilities. The series consists of three distinct models: the Nova 12, Nova 12 Pro, and Nova 12 Ultra. The Nova 12 boasts a 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz OLED display, while the Pro and Ultra variants feature a 6.7-inch 1-120 Hz LTPO OLED panel, equipped with 2160 Hz high-frequency PWM dimming support.
Setting the Ultra model apart is HUAWEI's unique integrated plain leather embossing design on the back, adorned with the 'nova' logo throughout. The other models showcase a glass back design with an embedded cherry blossom pattern.
These smartphones are equipped with HUAWEI's proprietary da Vinci portrait engine, enabling users to capture high-definition selfies in three distinct modes: native, texture, and finish. Additionally, the Pro and Ultra models come with dual front-facing cameras, including a 60MP ultra-wide-angle camera with auto-focus and an 8MP portrait close-up camera.
While the official information about the system-on-chip (SoC) is not provided by HUAWEI, reports suggest that the Nova 12, Nova 12 Pro, and Nova 12 Ultra models may feature Snapdragon 778G 4G SoC, Kirin 8000, and Kirin 9000SL (down-clocked Kirin 9000s) chipsets, respectively.
Additional standout features of the series comprise a 50MP primary camera equipped with a physical variable aperture (ranging from f/1.4 to f/4.0) and an RYYB super-sensitive filter array. The devices run on Harmony OS 4.0, offer storage capacities of up to 1TB, support two-way satellite communication, and boast 100W wired fast charging capabilities.
HUAWEI nova 12 specifications -
| Display | 6.7-inch Full HD+ (2412 × 1084 pixels) OLED screen, up to 120 Hz refresh rate, 300 Hz touch sampling rate, 1.07 billion colors, P3 wide color gamut |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G; Adreno 642L GPU |
| RAM/Storage | 256GB/512GB ROM |
| OS/UI | Harmony OS 4.0 |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP super-sensing camera (f/1.9 aperture, RYYB super-sensitive color filter array), 8MP ultra-wide-angle macro camera (f/2.2 aperture), 12MP telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom, OIS, f/3.4 aperture, LED flash |
| Front Camera | 60-megapixel ultra-wide camera (f/2.4 aperture) |
| Features | In-display fingerprint sensor, USB Type-C Audio |
| Dimensions | 161.54 ×75.36 ×6.98mm |
| Weight | 191g |
| Connectivity | Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ax (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.2 LE, GPS (L1 + L5 Dual band), NFC, USB 2.0 |
| Battery/Charger | 4600mAh Li-ion battery with 100W HUAWEI SuperCharge support |
HUAWEI nova 12 Pro/nova 12 Ultra Specifications -
| Display | 6.76-inch (2776 × 1224 pixels) FHD+ OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, LTPO (1-120Hz) technology, 300Hz touch sampling rate, P3 color gamut, up to 1.07 billion colors, Kunlun glass protection |
| Processor | Ultra: Kirin 9000SL (Expected) / Pro: Kirin 8000 (Expected) |
| RAM/Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB ROM |
| OS/UI | Harmony OS 4.0 |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| Rear Cameras | 50-million-pixel physical variable aperture camera (f/1.4~f/4.0 aperture, RYYB super-sensitive filter array), 8MP ultra-wide-angle macro camera (f/2.2 aperture), LED flash, Laser focus sensor, Ten-channel color temperature sensor |
| Front Camera | 60-megapixel ultra-wide-angle tracking camera (f/2.4 aperture, AF autofocus), 2x optical zoom; 8-megapixel portrait close-up camera (f/2.2 aperture, AF autofocus) |
| Features | In-display fingerprint sensor, USB Type-C Audio, Stereo Speakers |
| Dimensions | 163.14 ×74.96 ×7.68mm |
| Weight | 198g (Ultra) / 201g (Pro) |
| Connectivity | 5G (?), Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ax (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.2 LE, GPS (L1 + L5 Dual band), NFC, USB 2.0 |
| Battery/Charger | 4600mAh Li-ion battery with 100W HUAWEI SuperCharge support |
Pricing and Availability -
The HUAWEI Nova 12 is available in Color 12, obsidian black, and cherry white variants. The Nova 12 Pro offers Color 12, Yao Gold Black, Sakura Pink, and Sakura White options. As for the Nova 12 Ultra, it comes in Color 12, smoky gray, and obsidian black variations.
Pre-orders for these models commence today, and the official sale date is set for January 5, 2024, with the Ultra model hitting the shelves on January 12. Interested buyers can make their purchases through HUAWEI's Vmall platform and other authorized retail outlets in China.
HUAWEI nova 12 Prices are -
- 256GB storage version - CNY 2999 (USD 419 / Rs. 34,917 approx.)
- 512GB storage version - CNY 3399 (USD 475 / Rs. 39,574 approx.)
HUAWEI nova 12 Pro Prices are -
- 256GB storage version - CNY 3999 (USD 559 / Rs. 46,559 approx.)
- 512GB storage version - CNY 4399 (USD 615 / Rs. 51,217 approx.)
HUAWEI nova 12 Ultra Prices are -
- 512GB storage version - CNY 4699 (USD 657/ Rs. 54,710 approx.)
- 1TB storage version - CNY 5499 (USD 769 / Rs. 64,024 approx.)