Huawei is set to expand its Nova 12 series by introducing a new model, the Huawei Nova 12i. This series, first launched in China last year, already includes models like the Huawei Nova 12, Nova 12 Pro, Nova 12 Ultra, and a Lite edition. The upcoming Nova 12i is a sign that Huawei wants to offer even more choices to its customers.

Huawei Nova 12i NBTC

The Nova 12i has been spotted on the Global Certification Forum (GCF), suggesting that Huawei is getting ready to launch this new smartphone. It was also seen on the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) certification website with the model number CTR-L81, which points to its launch happening soon. While the NBTC listing didn’t give away many details, it confirms that the Nova 12i is on its way.

So far, there’s not much information available about the Nova 12i, such as what features it will have or exactly when it will be released. That being said, we know that the device will only offer 4G connectivity. To get an idea of what to expect from the Nova 12i, we can take a look at the Huawei Nova 12 Lite.

Huawei Nova 12 Lite specs:

The Nova 12 Lite comes with a 6.7-inch OLED display, offering FHD+ resolution (2412 x 1084 pixels). It features a 120Hz refresh rate and integrates an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Under the hood, it’s equipped with a Snapdragon 778G 4G processor and is available in 256GB and 512GB storage options. The device runs on HarmonyOS 4 and is powered by a 4500mAh battery that supports 66W fast charging.

For cameras, the Nova 12 Lite has a 50-megapixel main camera, alongside an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a macro camera. The front camera is a 60-megapixel ultra-wide lens.

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