Huawei nova 12 Pro vs Huawei nova 13 Pro
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Huawei nova 12 Pro
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Huawei nova 13 Pro
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Huawei nova 13 Pro
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Huawei nova 12 Pro
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Huawei nova 12 Pro | Huawei nova 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.76 | 6.76 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2776 | 2776 |
| Resolution Width | 1224 | 1224 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| PPI | 449 | 449 |
| Glass Type | — | Aluminosilicate glass |
| Screen-to-body | 89 | 88.9 |
Platform
| Spec | Huawei nova 12 Pro | Huawei nova 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.62 GHz Taishan Big & 3x2.15 GHz Taishan Mid & 4x1.53GHz Cortex-A510) | — |
| GPU | Maleoon 910 MP4 | — |
| Chipset Name | Kirin 9000S * the chipset is not officially confirmed | — |
| Process (nm) | 7 | — |
| OS Name | HarmonyOS | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 4.0 | 4.2 |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei nova 12 Pro | Huawei nova 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 12 Pro | Huawei nova 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 2 | 3 |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP, f/2.4, 69mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) | 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.4, 27mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.4, 23mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 12 Pro | Huawei nova 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 2 |
| Lens | 60 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, (ultrawide) | 60 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, (ultrawide) |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei nova 12 Pro | Huawei nova 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4600 | 5000 |
| Wired Charging (W) | 100 | 100 |
Body
| Spec | Huawei nova 12 Pro | Huawei nova 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 163.1 | 163.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.7 | 7.8 |
| Weight (g) | 201 | 209 |
| Width (mm) | 75 | 74.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Huawei nova 12 Pro | Huawei nova 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, December 26 | 2024, October 22 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, January 05 | Available. Released 2024, October 25 |
Network
| Spec | Huawei nova 12 Pro | Huawei nova 13 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 | LTE | LTE |
| 5G Bands | SA/NSA | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei nova 12 Pro | Huawei nova 13 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 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Huawei nova 12 Pro | Huawei nova 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Huawei nova 12 Pro | Huawei nova 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Huawei nova 12 Pro and Huawei nova 13 Pro are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Huawei nova 13 Pro packs a 5000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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