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Smartphone · Huawei Test · 2024
The Huawei nova 12s 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 999.
The Huawei nova 12s excels with its 66W wired charging—reaching 100% in 30 minutes—and a 120Hz OLED display with 1B colors, delivering buttery smoothness and rich contrast. The 60MP ultrawide lens (100° field of view) captures expansive scenes with minimal distortion, ideal for travel or group shots. Its 4500mAh battery sustains full-day use under moderate load. Ideal buyers are urban professionals in UAE needing fast charging and NFC for contactless payments, who prioritize display quality and camera versatility over app ecosystem. The critical weakness: no Google Play Services, limiting access to banking apps, WhatsApp, and Maps without workarounds. In UAE at AED 999, it’s competitive because rivals like the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ cost more and lack 66W charging. In India at ₹N/A, it’s not recommended—without Google services, local app dependency and service support make it impractical despite the hardware.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired, 3-62% in 15 min, 3-100% in 30 min Reverse wired |
| Battery Capacity | 4500 mAh |
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide) |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Dual | 60 MP, f/2.4, 100˚ (ultrawide) |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| 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, Green, White, Gold |
| Models | FOA-LX9 |
| Price | About 300 EUR |
| Announced | 2024, March 19 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, April 13 |
| OS | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services |
| 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 12s.
It may still be a solid budget option in 2026 if you prioritize design and basic performance over cutting-edge software updates. However, without Google services and limited future OS support, it's best suited for users with minimal app needs.
The Huawei nova 12s 128GB is priced at AED 999 in the UAE. It is available through major retailers and authorized Huawei stores across the country.
The Huawei nova 12s 128GB 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, vibrant photos with strong detail in daylight and good low-light performance thanks to its advanced sensor and AI processing. Portrait mode offers natural background blur with accurate subject detection.
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.
Ready to buy the Nova 12s?
From AED 999 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
