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Huawei nova 12i 128GB - 199 g (7.02 oz)
Huawei

Huawei nova 12i 128GBVerified

2024

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UAE Price

AED 999

Where to Buy

Prices checked Apr 2026
Amazon UAELowest Price
~AED 83/mo × 12
AED 999
NoonLowest Price
~AED 83/mo × 12
AED 999
Amazon India

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3.8 / 5 from 64 ratings

Key Specifications

Weight
199 g (7.02 oz)

About the Nova 12i

Smartphone · Huawei · 2024

The Huawei nova 12i 128GB is Huawei's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.7 inches, 108.7 cm2 (~89.1% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) chipset. Available in the UAE from AED 999.

The Nova 12i is a budget smartphone, best suited for first-time buyers and anyone who needs solid daily performance without a big spend. Skip it if you game heavily or need a standout camera system.

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Full Specifications

Specs verified April 2026
LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackNo
TypeLi-Po 5000 mAh
Charging40W wired, 3-62% in 30 min
Dual108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Video1080p@30fps
Single8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video1080p@30fps
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
SpeedHSPA, LTE
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFCYes
RadioNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
Dimensions163.3 x 74.7 x 8.4 mm (6.43 x 2.94 x 0.33 in)
Weight199 g (7.02 oz)
SIM· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
TypeIPS LCD, 90Hz
Size6.7 inches, 108.7 cm2 (~89.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1080 x 2388 pixels (~391 ppi density)
Card slotNo
Internal128
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
ColorsGreen, Black, White
ModelsCTR-AL20, CTR-L81
PriceAbout 110 EUR
Announced2024, March 19
StatusAvailable. Released 2024, April 16
OSEMUI 14, no Google Play Services
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 610

Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.

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People Also Ask

Common questions about the Nova 12i.

The Nova 12i is built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) chipset, a 6.7 inches, 108.7 cm2 (~89.1% screen-to-body ratio) screen. At AED 999, it is a strong value-for-money pick in the UAE market.

The Nova 12i is priced at AED 999 in the UAE. It is available on Amazon UAE and Noon.

Check Amazon India for the latest pricing and availability.

The Nova 12i runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm). It ships with GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS. This combination handles day-to-day tasks, gaming, and multitasking without issue.

Ready to buy the Nova 12i?

From AED 999 on Amazon UAE and Noon.

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