Huawei Nova 12i vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Compare Huawei Nova 12i vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, 5000mAh vs 5400mAh battery, $699 vs…
Huawei
Huawei Nova 12i
$699
1categories won
Nothing
Phone (3a) Pro
$429
9categories won
10 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro takes the overall win
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro proves superior overall against the Huawei Nova 12i, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Phone (3a) Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Phone (3a) Pro. Choose the Phone (3a) Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Huawei Nova 12i if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Phone (3a) Pro takes battery honors offering 5,400 mAh alongside 65W charging.
Phone (3a) Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 and 16GB RAM.
Phone (3a) Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 2x optical telephoto capabilities.
Phone (3a) Pro wins on budget and value at $429 compared to $699.
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 Phone (3a) Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Huawei Nova 12i | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.72" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2388 | 1080 x 2412Winner |
| Pixel density | 391 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 650 nits | 2000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Huawei Nova 12i | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| Process node | — | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 315,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 1470 | — |
| Maximum RAM | — | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Huawei Nova 12i | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 2x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Huawei Nova 12i | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,400 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 40 W | 65 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Huawei Nova 12i | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 194 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8 mmWinner | 8.4 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP68 |
Software and support
| Specification | Huawei Nova 12i | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 14 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | — | 4 years |
| Security updates | — | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Huawei Nova 12i | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699 | $429Winner |
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
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Nothing refines its distinctive transparent vision by introducing 25W wireless charging, dedicated 2x portrait optics, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processing to the popular sub-flagship line.
- Display
- 6.72"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh
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