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Nova 12 Ultra vs Nothing Phone (2a)

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Huawei nova 12 Ultra 512GB

Huawei nova 12 Ultra 512GB

AED 1,699

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Nothing Phone (2a) 128GB

Nothing Phone (2a) 128GB

AED 1,299

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Best Camera

Nova 12 Ultra

Best Battery

Nothing Phone (2a)

Our Verdict

Nova 12 Ultra vs Nothing Phone (2a)

Huawei nova 12 Ultra wins on camera versatility with 60MP ultrawide and 8MP telephoto (2x optical zoom) versus Nothing Phone (2a)’s dual 50MP setup without optical zoom, and on battery life with 4600mAh and 100W wired charging (3–60% in 10 min) compared to 5000mAh and 45W (50% in 23 min). Buy the Huawei if you need rapid charging for heavy mobility or telephoto shots for portraits and distant subjects. Choose the Nothing Phone (2a) if you prioritize longer software support with up to three Android upgrades and a lighter 190g design with better screen clarity at 2412x1080 resolution. In UAE at AED 1699 vs AED 1299, the Nothing Phone (2a) is better value because it offers more Android updates and a lighter build for AED 400 less; in India at ₹34999 vs ₹29999, the Huawei loses on value because the 512GB storage and faster charging don’t justify the ₹5000 premium over a phone with superior software longevity.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
Nova 12 Ultra
Nothing Phone (2a)
OS
HarmonyOS 4.0
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.0
Chipset
Kirin 9000S (7 nm)* the chipset is not officially confirmed
Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4 nm)
Screen Size
6.76 inches, 108.8 cm2 (~89.0% screen-to-body ratio)
6.7 inches, 108.0 cm2 (~87.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1224 x 2776 pixels (~449 ppi density)
1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density)
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.4-4.0, 27mm (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide), AF
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm
Storage
512
128
Battery
4600 mAh mAh
5000 mAh mAh
Charging
100W wired, 3-60% in 10 min 5W reverse wired
45W wired, 50% in 23 min, 100% in 1 hour
NFC
Yes
Yes, 360˚
5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Weight
198 g (6.98 oz)
190 g (6.70 oz)

Price Comparison

MarketNova 12 UltraNothing Phone (2a)Difference
UAEAED 1,699AED 1,299Nothing Phone (2a) saves AED 400
India—₹ 29,999—

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