Huawei Nova 8 SE 4G vs Huawei Nova 12i
Quick Comparison
Both Huawei Nova 8 SE 4G and Huawei Nova 12i comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Huawei Nova 8 SE 4G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Huawei Nova 12i which has resolution of 2388 x 1080. Huawei Nova 12i has more internal memory than Huawei Nova 8 SE 4G
| Name | Huawei Nova 8 SE 4G | Huawei Nova 12i |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 3800 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP Quad | 108 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 23990 | Rs. 24990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is December 25, 2021. The cost of Huawei Nova 8 SE 4G is Rs. 23990. The launch Date of the second phone is March 19, 2024. The Expected cost of Huawei Nova 12i is Rs. 24990.
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 12i has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Huawei Nova 8 SE 4G's 6.5 inch screen. Huawei Nova 8 SE 4G has OLED Screen type where as Huawei Nova 12i has IPS Screen type. Huawei Nova 8 SE 4G has display density of 403 PPI & Huawei Nova 12i has only 391 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Huawei Nova 12i has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.1% than Huawei Nova 8 SE 4G's ~ 85.4%.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Huawei Nova 12i has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Huawei Nova 8 SE 4G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 12i's 108 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Huawei Nova 8 SE 4G's 64 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Huawei Nova 8 SE 4G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Huawei Nova 12i's 8 MP Front Camera.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Huawei Nova 8 SE 4G | Huawei Nova 12i |
| General | ||
| Model | Nova 8 SE | Nova 12i |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 25, 2021 | March 19, 2024 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.8 x 161.5 x 7.5 mm | 74.7 x 163.3 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 199 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Green, Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16.7M) | Color IPS Screen (16.7 m) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2388 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 391 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.4% | ~ 89.1% |
| Features | HDR10 | HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Dual Band | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | Yes, with tri-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 8 MP (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 108 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | HarmonyOS v2.0 | EMUI v14 |
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon (6 nm) |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 | 4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver |
| GPU | Mali-G51 MP4 | Adreno 610 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3800 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 66W Fast Charging | Yes, 40W Fast Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |