Huawei Mate 40 RS Porsche Design vs Huawei nova 12 Pro
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Huawei Mate 40 RS Porsche Design
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Huawei nova 12 Pro
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Huawei nova 12 Pro
Faster charging
Huawei nova 12 Pro
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Huawei nova 12 Pro
Lighter body
Huawei nova 12 Pro
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Huawei Mate 40 RS Porsche Design | Huawei nova 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.76 | 6.76 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2772 | 2776 |
| Resolution Width | 1344 | 1224 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 | 120 |
| PPI | 456 | 449 |
| Screen-to-body | 94.1 | 89 |
Platform
| Spec | Huawei Mate 40 RS Porsche Design | Huawei nova 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.13 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.54 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x2.05 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.62 GHz Taishan Big & 3x2.15 GHz Taishan Mid & 4x1.53GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP24 | Maleoon 910 MP4 |
| Chipset Name | Kirin 9000 5G | Kirin 9000S * the chipset is not officially confirmed |
| Process (nm) | 5 | 7 |
| OS Name | Android | HarmonyOS |
| UI Skin | EMUI 11 | — |
| OS Version | 10 | 4.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei Mate 40 RS Porsche Design | Huawei nova 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot) | No |
| Variants | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Huawei Mate 40 RS Porsche Design | Huawei nova 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480fps, 720p@960fps, 720p@3840fps, HDR, gyro-EIS | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica optics, LED flash, panorama, HDR | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 4 | 2 |
| periscope telephoto | 8 MP, f/4.4, 240mm, (periscope telephoto) | — |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto) | — |
| ultrawide | 20 MP, f/1.8, 18mm, (ultrawide) | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.4, 27mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Huawei Mate 40 RS Porsche Design | Huawei nova 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2.4, 18mm, (ultrawide) | 60 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, (ultrawide) |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei Mate 40 RS Porsche Design | Huawei nova 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4400 | 4600 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 66 | 100 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 50 | — |
Body
| Spec | Huawei Mate 40 RS Porsche Design | Huawei nova 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, ceramic back, aluminum frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 162.9 | 163.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 10.1 | 7.7 |
| Weight (g) | 234 | 201 |
| Width (mm) | 75.5 | 75 |
Launch
| Spec | Huawei Mate 40 RS Porsche Design | Huawei nova 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, October 22 | 2023, December 26 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, November 04 | Available. Released 2024, January 05 |
Network
| Spec | Huawei Mate 40 RS Porsche Design | Huawei nova 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | LTE |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79, 80, 84 SA/NSA/Sub6 | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei Mate 40 RS Porsche Design | Huawei nova 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| infrared port | Yes | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a + B2b), GALILEO (E1 + E5a + E5b), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a + B2b), GALILEO (E1 + E5a + E5b), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.1 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Huawei Mate 40 RS Porsche Design | Huawei nova 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Huawei Mate 40 RS Porsche Design | Huawei nova 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Face ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass, infrared thermometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Huawei Mate 40 RS Porsche Design and Huawei nova 12 Pro are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Huawei nova 12 Pro packs a 4600 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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