Huawei Nova 8 vs Huawei Nova 12i
Quick Comparison
Both Huawei Nova 8 and Huawei Nova 12i comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Huawei Nova 12i has better resolution of 2388 x 1080 than Huawei Nova 8 which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Huawei Nova 12i has more internal memory than Huawei Nova.
| Name | Huawei Nova 8 | Huawei Nova 12i |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.57 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. 36999 | Rs. 24990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is December 23, 2020. The cost of Huawei Nova 8 is Rs. 36999. 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 8 has screen size of 6.57 inches which falls short to Huawei Nova 12i's 6.7 inch screen. Huawei Nova 8 has OLED Screen type where as Huawei Nova 12i has IPS Screen type. Huawei Nova 8 has display density of 392 PPI & Huawei Nova 12i has only 391 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Huawei Nova 8 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.3% than Huawei Nova 12i's ~ 89.1%.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Huawei Nova 12i has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Huawei Nova 8 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 12i's 108 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Huawei Nova 8's 64 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Huawei Nova 8 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Huawei Nova 12i's 8 MP Front Camera.
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| Name | Huawei Nova 8 | Huawei Nova 12i |
| General | ||
| Model | Nova 8 5G | 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 23, 2020 | March 19, 2024 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.1 x 160.1 x 7.6 mm | 74.7 x 163.3 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 169 g | 199 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Green, Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1.07) | Color IPS Screen (16.7 m) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2388 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 392 PPI | ~ 391 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.3% | ~ 89.1% |
| Features | HDR10 | HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes | 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, SBC, AAC | 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, BDS, GALILEO, 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, Gravity, Ambient Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro | 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, 1080p, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | EMUI v14 |
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 985 | Qualcomm Snapdragon (6 nm) |
| CPU | 2.58 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.58 GHz Cortex-A76 & 3x2.40 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.84 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver |
| GPU | Mali-G77 (8-core) | Adreno 610 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | *.mp3, *.mp4, *.3gp, *.ogg, *.amr, *.aac, *.flac, *.wav, *.midi | Yes |
| Video | *.3gp, *.mp4 | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3800 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 66W Fast Charging | Yes, 40W Fast Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | Yes |