Huawei Nova 12i vs Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

Compare Huawei Nova 12i vs Huawei Pura 70 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G vs HiSilicon Kirin 9010, 5000mAh vs 5200mAh battery, $699 vs $1299…

Huawei

Huawei Nova 12i

$699

3categories won

Huawei

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

$1,299

10categories won

13 scored in total · add a third phone

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MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra proves superior overall against the Huawei Nova 12i, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra. Choose the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Huawei Nova 12i if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryHuawei Pura 70 Ultra

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra takes battery honors offering 5,200 mAh alongside 100W charging.

🎮 GamingHuawei Pura 70 Ultra

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its HiSilicon Kirin 9010 and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraHuawei Pura 70 Ultra

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueHuawei Nova 12i

Huawei Nova 12i provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 vs $1299.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Huawei Nova 12i vs Huawei Pura 70 Ultra: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Huawei Nova 12i, Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Specification	Huawei Nova 12i	Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Screen size	6.7"	6.8"
Resolution	1080 x 2388	1260 x 2844Winner
Pixel density	391 ppi	457 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	90 Hz	120 HzWinner
Peak brightness	650 nits	2500 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Huawei Nova 12i, Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Specification	Huawei Nova 12i	Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G	HiSilicon Kirin 9010
Process node	—	7 nm
AnTuTu score	315,000	1,080,000Winner
Geekbench multi	1470	4410Winner
Maximum RAM	—	16 GB
Maximum storage	—	1TB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Huawei Nova 12i, Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Specification	Huawei Nova 12i	Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Main sensor	—	50 MP
Rear cameras	—	3
Optical zoom	—	3.5x
Ultrawide	—	40 MP
Selfie camera	8 MP	13 MPWinner
Max video	1080p@30fps	4K@60fps, 1080p@960fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Huawei Nova 12i, Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Specification	Huawei Nova 12i	Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,200 mAhWinner
Wired charging	40 W	100 WWinner
Wireless charging	No	80 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Huawei Nova 12i, Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Specification	Huawei Nova 12i	Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Weight	199 gWinner	226 g
Thickness	8 mmWinner	8.4 mm
Water resistance	IP53	IP68
Build	—	Starry pattern embossed vegan leather, mechanical retractable lens barrel, Crystal Armor Kunlun glass

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Huawei Nova 12i, Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Specification	Huawei Nova 12i	Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Operating system	14	HarmonyOS 4.2
OS updates	—	4 years
Security updates	—	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Huawei Nova 12i, Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Specification	Huawei Nova 12i	Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
5G	No	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$699Winner	$1,299

Huawei Nova 12i

Huawei Nova 12i showcases flagship-inspired Super Star Orbit Ring styling, a 108MP high-resolution camera, 5000mAh battery with 40W Huawei SuperCharge Turbo, and EMUI 14 with customizable lock screens.

Display: 6.7"
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
Battery: 5,000mAh
Software: 14

Full Huawei Nova 12i specifications →

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

Crown winner of the DXOMARK camera benchmark, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra features a revolutionary motorized retractable 1-inch primary camera lens that physically extends when the camera activates. Combined with physical variable aperture f/1.6-f/4.0, a 35x macro telephoto, 100W wired and 80W wireless charging, and Crystal Armor scratch-proof Kunlun glass.

Display: 6.8"
Chipset: HiSilicon Kirin 9010
Main camera: 50MP
Battery: 5,200mAh

Full Huawei Pura 70 Ultra specifications →

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