Huawei nova 12s vs Huawei nova 15
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Huawei nova 12s
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Huawei nova 15
Faster charging
Huawei nova 15
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Huawei nova 12s
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Huawei nova 12s | Huawei nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2412 | 2412 |
| Resolution Width | 1084 | 1084 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| PPI | 395 | 395 |
| Glass Type | — | Aluminosilicate glass |
| Screen-to-body | 89.5 | 88.6 |
Platform
| Spec | Huawei nova 12s | Huawei nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 670) | — |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | — |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 778G 4G | Kirin 8020 |
| Process (nm) | 6 | — |
| OS Name | — | HarmonyOS |
| UI Skin | EMUI 14 | — |
| OS Version | — | 6.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei nova 12s | Huawei nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 256GB 8GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 12s | Huawei nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR | Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 2 | 2 |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP, f/2.4, 69mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.9, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 12s | Huawei nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid |
| Features | HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 60 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) | 50 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei nova 12s | Huawei nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4500 | 6000 |
| Wired Charging (W) | 66 | 100 |
Body
| Spec | Huawei nova 12s | Huawei nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front, plastic frame, aluminum back |
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 161.3 | 161.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 6.9 | 7.2 |
| Weight (g) | 168 | 196 |
| Width (mm) | 75 | 75.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Huawei nova 12s | Huawei nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, March 19 | 2025, December 22 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, April 13 | Available. Released 2025, December 22 |
Network
| Spec | Huawei nova 12s | Huawei nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 | LTE |
| 5G Bands | — | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei nova 12s | Huawei nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6 |
| infrared port | — | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS, BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC | GPS (L1 + L5), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5), GLONASS, NavIC |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Huawei nova 12s | Huawei nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Huawei nova 12s | Huawei nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Huawei nova 12s and Huawei nova 15 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Huawei nova 15 packs a 6000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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