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Smartphone · Huawei Test · 2024
The Huawei nova 12 Lite 128GB is Huawei Test's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.7 inches, 108.3 cm2 (~89.5% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 4G (6 nm) chipset. It comes with a 4500 mAh battery. Available in the UAE from AED 549.
The Huawei nova 12 Lite 128GB excels with its 66W wired charging, replenishing 30% to 60% in just 31 minutes, and a 60MP ultrawide main camera with 100° field of view — rare at this price. Its 4500mAh battery supports all-day use, and NFC enables contactless payments in UAE. Ideal for urban commuters in Dubai or Delhi who need fast charging and reliable 5G connectivity without flagship pricing. However, the Kryo 670 chipset, built on older 6nm architecture, struggles with sustained gaming loads, causing thermal throttling after 15 minutes of intensive use. In UAE at AED 549, it’s competitive because no other 5G phone under AED 600 offers 66W charging and NFC. In India, where pricing is unavailable, it’s unrecommendable unless officially launched — Huawei’s app ecosystem gap limits utility for users reliant on Google services.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired, 3-60% in 31 min 5W reverse wired |
| Battery Capacity | 4500 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, 720p@960fps |
| Single | 60 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, 100˚ (ultrawide) |
| Features | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | LTE |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 161.3 x 75 x 6.9 mm (6.35 x 2.95 x 0.27 in) |
| Weight | 168 g (5.93 oz) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | OLED, 1B colors, HDR, 120Hz |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 108.3 cm2 (~89.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1084 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| Colors | Black, Blue, White |
| Models | FIN-AL60, FIN-AL60a |
| Price | About 320 EUR |
| Announced | 2023, December 26 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, January 05 |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 4G (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 670) |
| GPU | Adreno 642L |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Nova 12 Lite.
It may still be a budget-friendly option for light users who prioritize design and basic performance over cutting-edge features. However, software updates and app compatibility could become limited due to the absence of Google services.
The Huawei nova 12 Lite 128GB is priced at AED 549 in the UAE. It is available through major retailers and authorized Huawei stores across the country.
The Huawei nova 12 Lite 128GB is not officially available in India, so there is no official price. It may be found through third-party sellers at varying rates.
The camera delivers vibrant and detailed photos in good lighting, with a strong focus on portrait mode and AI-enhanced styling. Low-light performance is decent for its price range but lacks detail in very dim conditions.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including social media, browsing, and occasional video streaming. It supports fast charging to quickly restore power when needed.
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From AED 549 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
