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Huawei Nova 12 series sold out within a day

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 06:26:26 +0000

Yesterday, Huawei held a launch event in China. The star of the conference was the Huawei Nova 12 series, the company’s latest upper mid-range smartphone lineup.

All four devices in the series went up for pre-order post their announcement. Within a day, three of these phones are already sold out.

The only model that’s currently available is the most affordable one — Nova 12 Lite.

The handsets that are sold out are Nova 12, Nova 12 Pro, and Nova 12 Ultra. The latter two support 5G connectivity, while the vanilla variant is limited to 4G just like the lite version.

Huawei’s share in the Chinese smartphone market has been increasing ever since it quietly released the Mate 60 series. The newly unveiled Nova 12 series seems to be receiving a similar response from consumers like the Mate 60 lineup.

As Huawei is not known for disclosing units sold like other Chinese brands, we will have to wait for data from research firms. Anyways, the company should restock the phones soon.

The primary highlight of the Huawei Nova 12 series is that it debuts two new HiSilicon chipsets, namely Kirin 9000SL and Kirin 8000. The former is present inside ‘Ultra’, whereas the latter runs the standard and ‘Pro’ models.

As of now, we don’t have details on these chips. Reports say the Kirin 9000SL is a downgraded Kiriin 9000S that powers the Mate 60 series and Mate X5. On the other hand, the Kirin 8000 is paired with a 5G modem inside the Nova 12 Pro but lacks the same for the vanilla Nova 12.

The odd one out is the Nova 12 Lite which houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC with a 4G modem.

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Huawei Nova 12 Ultra & Nova 12 Pro launched in China with 50MP variable aperture cameras & satellite connectivity

Sean — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 10:03:23 +0000

Huawei has just announced the latest Nova series of smartphones in its home market of China. The lineup consists of the Nova 12, Nova 12 Lite, Nova 12 Pro, and Nova 12 Ultra. Now, here’s a detailed breakdown of the higher end Pro and Ultra models of the series. So let’s have a look at their specs, design, pricing, and more.

Huawei Nova 12 Ultra & Nova 12 Pro: Design & Display

The Nova 12 Ultra and the Nova 12 Pro feature a curved display on the front, while the rear features the familiar pill shaped camera island. The front and back have rounded corners and curved edges. The Nova 12 Ultra weighs 198 grams, while the Nova 12 Pro weighs 201 grams. Although, the two devices measure equal in width at just 7.68mm.

Huawei Nova 12 ultra front, rear

On the front, Huawei outfits the Nova 12 Pro and Nova 12 Ultra with a tall 6.76-inch OLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and Full HD+ resolution (2776 x 1224). The screen also has a pill shaped camera cutout that houses the two front facing image sensors. Notably, the Ultra model comes with Kunlus glass, which it claims to be “unbreakable“.

Specifications

The Nova 12 Ultra and 12 Pro are quite similar but some of their differences include the chipsets. The former is equipped with the Kirin 9000SL while the latter houses a Kirin 8000. These chipsets support 5G networking and are paired with 12GB of RAM. The Pro model offers up to 512GB of RAM and the Ultra tops out at a sizeable 1TB. The lineup runs on HarmonyOS 4.0 (HongMengOS in China) out of the box.

The two phones are powered by a 4,600mAh battery pack that supports 100W wired fast charging. A notable feature that arrives in the Nova 12 Pro and Nova 12 Ultra is the support for satellite connectivity, which is a common feature for newer high end devices. Other notable features include an in-display fingerprint scanner, dual SIM support, Gesture navigation, face unlock, Bluetooth 5.2, AAC, SBC, and LDAC audio codec.

Camera

The camera system is practically identical on both smartphones. On the rear, the Nova 12 Pro and Nova 12 Ultra has a 50-megapixel primary camera, which is paired with an 8-megapixel ultra wide angle lens and a macro shooter. The primary camera has a variable aperture that can change from f/1.4 to f/4.0. This enables a 2x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom. Meanwhile, the front houses a 60-megapixel main ultra wide angle selfie shooter and an 8-megapixel portrait camera. The wide angle sensor has an f/2.4 aperture and auto focus support and the portrait sensor has an f/2.2 aperture and also supports auto focus.

Pricing and Availability

The Huawei Nova 12 Ultra and Nova 12 Pro were announced in multiple color options, namely White, Black, Pink, and Blue for the Pro and Black, Blue, and Gray for the Ultra. They were also announced in two storage configurations each. The Nova 12 Ultra has a starting price tag of 4,699 Yuan (roughly 658 US Dollars) for the 512GB model, while the 1TB variant costs 5,499 Yuan (roughly 769 US Dollars).

The Nova 12 Pro has a 3,999 Yuan (roughly 560 US Dollars) price tag for the 256GB model, while the 512GB option costs 4,399 Yuan (roughly 615 US Dollars). Both models are currently listed for pre-orders, with the first sale of both devices set to go live on the morning of 12th January 2024.

Upcoming Smartphones: iQOO Neo 9, Huawei Nova 12, and more

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 12:07:21 +0000

We will be seeing new smartphone launches even in the last week of 2024. Three events are expected. All of them have been officially confirmed by the brands.

Two of these conferences will take place in China. They will be headed by Huawei and iQOO. Both of them will debut upper mid-range (affordable premium) handsets.

Whereas, the third event by Samsung will be held in India. The company will announce its latest budget 5G phones.

Let’s go through these devices one by one.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

Samsung Galaxy A15 5G and Galaxy A25 5G

Samsung has confirmed to launch Galaxy A25 5G and Galaxy A15 5G in India on December 26 (Tuesday). The event will begin at 12:30 PM IST.

Since these handsets are already official in some markets, we know everything about them. For starters, they feature a slightly tweaked design with a raised platform for power and volume keys called ‘Key Island’.

The A15 and A25 are powered by MediaTek Diemsnity 6100 Plus and Exynos 1280 chips, respectively. Both sport a 50MP main camera and a 2MP macro snapper. But the A25 has OIS as well as an 8MP ultrawide unit compared to a 5MP ultrawide camera on the A15.

On the software front, they ship with One UI 6.0 based on Android 14. They are backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 25W charging.

Huawei Nova 12 Series

The Huawei Nova 12 series is set to launch in China on December 26 (Tuesday). As of now, the brand has only only revealed the design and colors of these phones

Rumors are strife that there will be four models. These products will be called Huawei Nova 12, Huawei Nova 12 Pro, Huawei Nova 12 Ultra, and Huawei Nova 12 Lite (aka Vitality Edition).

The first three models are said to be powered by an underclocked HiSilicon Kirin 9000s chip. Thhere’s a chance of vanilla Nova 12 housing a new unannounced Kirin 830 SoC. Whereas, the live version is rumored to feature a Snapdragon 778G chipset.

Lastly, the ultra variant is expected to sport an OmniVision OV50H primary camera with variable aperture and support satellite communication.

iQOO Neo 9 Series

The iQOO Neo 9 series is scheduled to launch in China on December 27 (Wednesday). Its press conference will start at 7 PM local time (GMT+8).

According to leaks and teasers, there will be two devices, namely iQOO Neo 9 and iQOO Neo 9 Pro. They will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and MediaTek Dimensity 9300 chipsets, respectively.

The handsets will flaunt a 6.78-inch 1.5K 144Hz OLED display. They will sport a 50MP Sony IMX920 primary camera assisted by OIS.

They will draw energy from a 5,160mAh battery with support for 120W charging. Lastly, the duo will be available in Red and White Soul, Nautical Blue, and Fighting Black color options.

Huawei Nova 12 Ultra specs leak, to feature Kirin 9000 SoC

Rajesh Regmi — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 09:04:25 +0000

Huawei has a busy pipeline, with a bunch of new smartphones in the works. Among them are the flagship P70 series and the upcoming Nova 12 lineup, expected to launch in China this month.

Rumors have been continuously swirling around the Nova 12 series, and a recent leak by prolific tipster Digital Chat Station sheds light on the key specifications of the top-of-the-line model, the Nova 12 Ultra.

Leak reveals Nova 12 Ultra specs

Per the informant, the Nova 12 Ultra will sport an OLED display with two small cutouts for the front-facing cameras. This dual-camera setup is rumored to include a powerful 60MP sensor, as well as a 2x zoom lens for capturing close-up shots.

Huawei Nova 12 Ultra specs leak by DCS

Around the back, the phone is expected to flaunt a super-ceramic glass body and a 50MP main camera with a large 1/1.55-inch sensor and variable aperture support. Information on the accompanying camera sensors is still under wraps.

Likewise, the Nova 12 Ultra is said to be powered by the Kirin 9000 chipset, the same one found in Huawei’s recently launched Mate 60 flagship series. Interestingly, the leak also suggests two-way satellite communication support, which would allow the phone to stay connected in remote areas where cellular coverage is unavailable.

While the leaker remained tight-lipped about the battery size, rumors have it that it will support fast 100W charging. Details about the RAM, and storage configurations of the Nova 12 Ultra remain unclear at the moment.

The Nova 12 Ultra is expected to be the premium model in the Nova 12 series, which is rumored to include at least three other devices: the Nova 12 Lite, Nova 12, and Nova 12 Pro.

Huawei hasn’t officially confirmed the launch date for the Nova 12 series, but based on the latest leaks, we can expect to see them sometime this month.

Huawei Nova 12 Ultra spotted on 3C Certification with 100W charging support

Rajesh Regmi — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:46:34 +0000

Huawei introduced its Nova 11 series smartphones in April of this year. According to reports, Huawei is now developing the next-generation models of its Nova lineup. One of the devices in the Nova 12 series has been revealed in a 3C certification, revealing a few key details about the smartphone.

Huawei Nova 12 Ultra 3C Certification

The device from Huawei carries the model number “ADA-AL00U” has surfaced on the 3C Certification. The sources claim this device to be Huawei’s all-new Nova 12 Ultra. The listing reveals that the device will support 100W charging, just like its predecessor.

The 3C Certification also confirms that the Nova 12 Ultra will use Huawei’s 100W Super Charger, which carries the model number “HW-200500C00”. The charger supports charging in the following modes: 10W (5V/2A), 40W (10V/4A), 66W (11V/6A) and 100W (20V/5A).

No other information about the Nova 12 Ultra is available from the 3C Certification listing. However, previous leaks have suggested that the phone will have a similar camera module design to the Nova 11 Ultra, but with a different arrangement of lenses.

Moreover, tipster Digital Chat Station suggests that the Nova 12 Ultra will be powered by the Kirin 9000S chipset, making it a 5G handset. The chipset is also present on the newly launched Huawei MatePad Pro 11 (2024).

With one of the Nova 12 Ultra devices having passed through the certification process, we can anticipate more information about the Nova 12 series soon.

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The Huawei Nova 12 Ultra to bring 5G support with a Kirin chip

Debasish — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 06:01:31 +0000

Earlier there were speculations about the Nova 12 series getting a 5G-enabled Kirin chip. Now the national quality certification body of China, namely the China Quality Certification Center certifies the Nova 12 Ultra. So the device may be on track for an imminent market release, with expectations pointing towards a launch in December. The Nova 12 Ultra, identified as “ADA-AL00U,” received certification as a digital mobile phone equipped with 5G capabilities, revealing that the Nova 12 Ultra will be powered by a Kirin 5G chip.

It appears to be a downclocked version of Mate 60 Pro’s Kirin 9000s chip

The certification details indicate that the 5G-enabled Kirin chip powering the Nova 12 Ultra is likely a marginally downclocked version of the Kirin 9000s. Specifically, a reduction of 0.13GHz in the frequency of the performance core results in a nuanced adjustment to the core cluster configuration, now standing at 1 x 2.49GHz + 3 x 2.15GHz + 4 x 1.53GHz. Notably, the Maliang 910 GPU accompanying the chip remains unchanged.

While the benchmark numbers of this chip is expected to be slightly lower than that of the Kirin 9000s, the difference in overall user experience should not be too large. A 5G chip in the Nova series is expected to resonate well with offline user groups. The affordability factor, coupled with the 5G support, is expected to stimulate its sales.

The Nova 11 series introduced an Ultra model with some of the premium features of the Huawei P/Mate series devices, such as two-way satellite messaging. The Nova 12 Ultra may push it further with the addition of satellite calling functionality inherited from the Huawei Mate 60 Pro.

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