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Smartphone · Huawei Test · 2023
The Huawei nova 12 256GB is Huawei Test's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.7 inches, 108.3 cm2 (~88.9% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Kirin 830 (7 nm)* the chipset is not officially confirmed chipset. It comes with a 4600 mAh battery. Available in the UAE from AED 1,099.
The Huawei nova 12 256GB excels with its 100W wired charging, replenishing 4600mAh from 0 to 100% in under 25 minutes, and its 50MP main sensor with PDAF delivers sharp, well-lit daytime shots. The 112° ultrawide lens at 8MP captures expansive scenes without extreme distortion. Ideal for urban commuters needing all-day battery life and rapid top-ups during short breaks, especially those reliant on NFC for contactless payments in Dubai or Delhi. Its weakness is the unconfirmed Kirin 830 chipset—lacking official benchmarks, it may struggle with sustained gaming or multitasking under load, and HarmonyOS 4.0 excludes Google Mobile Services, limiting app access. In UAE at AED 1099, it’s competitive because no other 5G phone under AED 1200 offers 100W charging and NFC. In India, where pricing is unavailable, it’s not recommended unless Google alternatives are acceptable, given the ecosystem gap and uncertain performance under load.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 100W wired 5W reverse wired |
| Battery Capacity | 4600 mAh |
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide), AF |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K, 1080p |
| Single | 60 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, 100˚ (ultrawide) |
| Features | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | LTE |
| 5G bands | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio) |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 161.5 x 75.4 x 7 mm (6.36 x 2.97 x 0.28 in) |
| Weight | 191 g (6.74 oz) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | OLED, 1B colors, HDR, 120Hz |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 108.3 cm2 (~88.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1084 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| Colors | Black, Blue, White |
| Models | BLK-AL00 |
| Price | About 380 EUR |
| Announced | 2023, December 26 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, January 05 |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 |
| Chipset | Kirin 830 (7 nm)* the chipset is not officially confirmed |
| CPU | Octa-core |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Nova 12.
It may not be the best choice in 2026 due to limited software updates and newer alternatives in the market. However, if you find it at a deep discount and don't need the latest features, it can still serve as a reliable daily driver.
The Huawei nova 12 256GB is priced at AED 1099 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The Huawei nova 12 256GB is not officially available in India, so there is no listed price. It cannot be purchased through official channels in the country.
The camera delivers sharp, well-exposed photos with strong detail in daylight and good color accuracy. Its portrait mode and night mode handle low-light scenes effectively with minimal noise.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate to heavy usage, including browsing, social media, and video streaming. It supports fast charging to quickly restore power when needed.
Ready to buy the Nova 12?
From AED 1,099 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
