Huawei nova 12 SEvsLenovo K12 Pro

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.
Lenovo
Lenovo K12 Pro
K12 Pro
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
RAM:4GB
Storage:64GB

Quick Stats

The Lenovo K12 Pro's battery life is exceptionally long, lasting up to two days without needing recharge.
The Lenovo K12 Pro's display is a highlight, offering a smooth and engaging user experience despite minor drawbacks overall.
The camera setup on Lenovo K12 Pro is impressive considering its budget-friendly price tag and features.
The Lenovo K12 Pro's performance is satisfactory for its price point, handling daily tasks decently overall.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
Huawei nova 12 SE
2.40 GHz
Lenovo K12 Pro
2 GHz

RAM

Winner
Huawei nova 12 SE
8GB
Lenovo K12 Pro
4GB

Storage

Winner
Huawei nova 12 SE
256GB
Lenovo K12 Pro
64GB

Weight

Winner
Huawei nova 12 SE
186g
Lenovo K12 Pro
221g
Rank
Huawei nova 12 SE
Winner
#550
Lenovo K12 Pro
#749
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Huawei nova 12 SE
#727
Winner
Lenovo K12 Pro
#758
Design
Huawei nova 12 SE
#416
Winner
Lenovo K12 Pro
#757
Display
Huawei nova 12 SE
#449
Winner
Lenovo K12 Pro
#762
Performance
Huawei nova 12 SE
#684
Winner
Lenovo K12 Pro
#752
Battery
Huawei nova 12 SE
#436
Winner
Lenovo K12 Pro
#697
Camera
Huawei nova 12 SE
#143
Winner
Lenovo K12 Pro
#439
item_phones_categoryId
Huawei nova 12 SE
#1
Tie
Lenovo K12 Pro
#1
Tie

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Huawei Huawei nova 12 SE
Lenovo Lenovo K12 Pro
Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
CPU
4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold + 4x1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver
4x Kryo 260 2.0 GHz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
6
11
Frequency
2.40
2
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Adreno 610
Qualcomm Adreno 610
RAM
8
4
Type
N/A
LPDDR4X RAM
Capacity
256
64
SD slot
No
N/A
Fingerprint security
Yes, on the side
Yes, in the back
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
Yes
N/A
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
Yes
Gravity sensor
Yes
N/A
Audio
N/A
N/A
Antutu Score
255000
178220
Antutu Version
Antutu v9
Antutu v8
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 60% of devices
Overall performance better than 54% 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

Lenovo K12 Pro

Strengths

The Lenovo K12 Pro has a competitive budget price of 8,490 pesos.
It comes with stock Android for a clean and straightforward user experience.
The phone features a massive 6.8-inch IPS MAX Vision display, making it great for watching videos or browsing the web.
The triple rear cameras provide good quality photos under good lighting conditions.
The phone has a large 6000mAh battery capacity, which provides excellent battery life.
It supports fast charging and 2.5W reverse charging, which is convenient.
The Lenovo K12 Pro runs smoothly for day-to-day tasks such as calls, social media scrolling, or video streaming.

Weaknesses

The phone has a large and thick design that can be difficult to handle one-handed.
It has sizable bezels and a slightly thicker chin on the display.
The screen resolution is only 720p, which may not be suitable for some users.
Audio quality is decent but lacks depth and bass, making it unsuitable for music lovers.
Gaming performance can be slow due to the Snapdragon 662 processor.
Face unlock can struggle in low-light scenarios.
The phone does not have a high refresh rate display.
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.

Lenovo K12 Pro

The Lenovo K12 Pro is a budget-friendly smartphone that promises to deliver on its price point. With stock Android, a massive 6.8-inch display, triple rear cameras, and a whopping 6000mAh battery, it's an intriguing option for those looking for a bang-for-your-buck entry-level device. Priced at PHP 8,490, this phone offers impressive specs, including a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor and 4GB of RAM. But can it keep up with other smartphones in its class? Let's dive into the details to find out.

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