Category Breakdown
Camera
nova 12i
Main sensor resolution (108 MP)
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Battery capacity
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nova 12i
Wired charging speed (40W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy A16 5G
AnTuTu benchmark (368,854 pts)
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Screen size
≈ TieWeight
nova 12i
Total weight (199g)
WinsValue
nova 12i
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | nova 12i | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.7" | 6.7" | |
| 1,080 × 2,388 | 1,080 × 2,340 | |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED | |
| 90Hz | 90Hz | |
Camera | ||
| 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Dual | Triple | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) | |
| — | 368,854 | |
| — | 360 | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 40W | 25W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 199g | 200g | |
| 8.4mm | 7.9mm | |
| — | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Huawei nova 12i
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Huawei nova 12i
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Huawei nova 12i
Highest resolution main camera.