Huawei nova 12 SEvsHuawei nova Y71

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Huawei
Huawei nova 12 SE
nova 12 SE
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225)
RAM:8GB
Storage:256GB

Quick Stats

The Huawei Nova 12 SE boasts impressive battery life, lasting up to two days with moderate use overall.
The Huawei Nova 12 SE's vibrant display is perfect for media consumption with good color accuracy and brightness.
The Nova 12 SE's camera, while decent, is overpriced and falls short of expectations for content creators.
The Huawei Nova 12 SE delivers smooth performance for everyday tasks but struggles with demanding multitasking and gaming.
Huawei
Huawei nova Y71
nova Y71
Processor:Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 710A
RAM:8GB
Storage:128GB

Quick Stats

The Huawei Nova Y71 offers impressive battery life, lasting over two days with moderate usage consistently.
The Huawei Nova Y71's display is merely "okay" in terms of quality and price range consideration.
The Nova Y71's camera is average at best, lacking features like OIS and zoom capability significantly.
The Nova Y71's performance is decent but not exceptional, due to an outdated processor and average GPU.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
Huawei nova 12 SE
2.40 GHz
Huawei nova Y71
2.20 GHz

RAM

Tie
Huawei nova 12 SE
8GB
Huawei nova Y71
8GB

Storage

Winner
Huawei nova 12 SE
256GB
Huawei nova Y71
128GB

Weight

Winner
Huawei nova 12 SE
186g
Huawei nova Y71
199g
Rank
Huawei nova 12 SE
Winner
#550
Huawei nova Y71
#748
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Huawei nova 12 SE
#727
Winner
Huawei nova Y71
#730
Design
Huawei nova 12 SE
#416
Winner
Huawei nova Y71
#556
Display
Huawei nova 12 SE
#449
Winner
Huawei nova Y71
#757
Performance
Huawei nova 12 SE
#684
Winner
Huawei nova Y71
#700
Battery
Huawei nova 12 SE
#436
Winner
Huawei nova Y71
#694
Camera
Huawei nova 12 SE
#143
Winner
Huawei nova Y71
#657
item_phones_categoryId
Huawei nova 12 SE
#1
Tie
Huawei nova Y71
#1
Tie

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Huawei Huawei nova 12 SE
Huawei Huawei nova Y71
Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225)
Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 710A
CPU
4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold + 4x1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver
4x Cortex, A73 2.2 GHz + 4x Cortex, A53 1.7 GHz
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
6
12
Frequency
2.40
2.20
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Adreno 610
ARM Mali-G51 MP4
RAM
8
8
Capacity
256
128
SD slot
No
N/A
Fingerprint security
Yes, on the side
Yes, on the side
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
Yes
N/A
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
N/A
Gravity sensor
Yes
Yes
Audio
N/A
N/A
Antutu Score
255000
201500
Antutu Version
Antutu v9
Antutu v9
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 60% of devices
Overall performance better than 55% of devices
Cooling system
No
No
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
N/A
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Huawei nova 12 SE

Strengths

No lag whatsoever, pretty good battery life
Micro G to play with your Google services and Google Apps
Excellent close-ups and night mode captures
Solid build, very bright screen
The color surprised me for the ultra-wide camera capture
No lag whatsoever, a great media consumption phone
Good for using Netflix, YouTube, TikTok, and so forth
A pretty decent CPU and reliable battery life
Huawei's micro G service provides seamless Google experience

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Huawei nova Y71

Strengths

A budget-friendly smartphone with a large screen, long-lasting battery, and decent camera.
The phone's display is okay in this price range, with a resolution of 720 by 1600 pixels.
The display has a refresh rate of 60hz, which may not be very smooth or responsive but considering the price it's acceptable.
The phone weighs only 199 grams and measures 9 millimeter in thickness, making it lightweight and compact.
The Huawei Nova Y71 is priced at 749 Dirhams here in Dubai, which makes it one of the cheapest phones with a large battery and screen size.
The phone has a massive 6000 milliampere battery that can easily last for 2 days of moderate usage.
The Huawei Nova Y71 supports 22.5 Watts fast charging, which can charge the phone from 0 to 50 in about 40 minutes.

Weaknesses

The display is not very smooth or responsive due to a refresh rate of only 60hz.
The phone has an outdated processor, specifically the Kirin 710a chipset with a clock speed of up to 2.0 gigahertz.
The camera performance is decent in good lighting conditions but struggles sometimes in low-light situations.
The main camera lacks features like Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) or Zoom capability.
The front-facing camera is an 8 megapixel selfie shooter that can take acceptable selfies and video calls, but may not be the best.
The phone has a plastic body with a glossy finish, which may not be as premium-feeling as some other phones.
The Huawei Nova Y71 has a mediocre camera system compared to other phones in its class.
Read Full Reviews

Huawei nova 12 SE

The Huawei Nova 12 SE is a mid-range smartphone that promises to deliver a seamless media consumption experience. With its bright screen, decent CPU, and long battery life, this phone is perfect for Netflix binge-watchers and social media enthusiasts. However, it falls short in the camera department, with underwhelming video quality and disappointing selfie capture. Priced at €350, it's hard to justify its premium tag when compared to other devices in its price bracket. Can this device redeem itself with its strong Ultra-wide and night mode capabilities? Read on to find out.

Huawei nova Y71

The Huawei Nova Y71 is a budget-friendly smartphone designed for young consumers seeking a large screen, long-lasting battery, and decent camera capabilities. With a 6.75-inch HD+ display and a massive 6000mAh battery, this phone promises to deliver extended usage hours. However, its performance is compromised by an outdated Kirin 710A processor and a relatively low-resolution display. Additionally, the camera system, while functional, may not meet expectations in certain lighting conditions. This review aims to assess whether the Nova Y71's value lies in its price or its actual features.

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