Lenovo K12 ProvsHuawei nova 9 SE

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

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.
Huawei
Huawei nova 9 SE
nova 9 SE
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225)
RAM:6GB
Storage:128GB

Quick Stats

The Nova 9 SE's battery life is decent but falls short for heavy users and demanding tasks significantly.
The most important takeaway is that the display is adequate for everyday use but struggles in bright light situations.
The Huawei Nova 9 SE's camera system offers impressive quality, especially considering its price point and features.
The Huawei Nova 9 SE excels with impressive performance capabilities and seamless user experience overall.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
Lenovo K12 Pro
2 GHz
Huawei nova 9 SE
2.40 GHz

RAM

Winner
Lenovo K12 Pro
4GB
Huawei nova 9 SE
6GB

Storage

Winner
Lenovo K12 Pro
64GB
Huawei nova 9 SE
128GB

Weight

Winner
Lenovo K12 Pro
221g
Huawei nova 9 SE
191g
Rank
Lenovo K12 Pro
#749
Huawei nova 9 SE
Winner
#485
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo K12 Pro
#758
Huawei nova 9 SE
#624
Winner
Design
Lenovo K12 Pro
#757
Huawei nova 9 SE
#422
Winner
Display
Lenovo K12 Pro
#762
Huawei nova 9 SE
#451
Winner
Performance
Lenovo K12 Pro
#752
Huawei nova 9 SE
#690
Winner
Battery
Lenovo K12 Pro
#697
Huawei nova 9 SE
#449
Winner
Camera
Lenovo K12 Pro
#439
Huawei nova 9 SE
#50
Winner
item_phones_categoryId
Lenovo K12 Pro
#1
Tie
Huawei nova 9 SE
#1
Tie

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo K12 Pro
Huawei Huawei nova 9 SE
Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225)
CPU
4x Kryo 260 2.0 GHz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz
4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold + 4x1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
11
6
Frequency
2
2.40
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 610
Adreno 610
RAM
4
6
Type
LPDDR4X RAM
N/A
Capacity
64
128
SD slot
N/A
No
Fingerprint security
Yes, in the back
Yes, on the side
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
N/A
Yes
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
Yes
Audio
N/A
N/A
Antutu Score
178220
248000
Antutu Version
Antutu v8
Antutu v9
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 54% of devices
Overall performance better than 59% 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

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.

Huawei nova 9 SE

Strengths

The phone's design is sleek and modern, with a unique light beam effect on the Crystal Blue model.
The camera processing quality is excellent, producing great results from the 108MP primary sensor.
Gaming performance is decent, with smooth gameplay and no noticeable lag or stuttering.
The phone's UI is snappy and responsive, making it a pleasure to use.
The 66W superfast charger is incredibly fast, getting you up to 75% charge in just 20 minutes.

Weaknesses

The display is an LCD panel with a relatively low pixel density, which can make it difficult to view in bright light situations.
The front camera is mediocre and doesn't quite live up to expectations, especially considering the price range.
The phone lacks a dual speaker setup, instead opting for bottom-facing speakers that are not as immersive.
Battery life is on the lower side, with a 4000mAh battery that can drain quickly if used intensively.
The chipset, although capable, doesn't quite keep up with other mid-range phones in terms of graphics quality and frame rate options.
Read Full Reviews

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.

Huawei nova 9 SE

The Huawei Nova 9 SE is the latest addition to the Nova series, offering impressive features at an affordable price point. With its sleek design and advanced camera capabilities, this phone promises to deliver high-quality visuals and seamless performance. The device boasts a 6.78-inch LCD display, a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor, and a long-lasting battery that can be quickly topped up with the included 66W superfast charger. In this review, we'll dive into the details of what makes the Nova 9 SE tick.

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