{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-12i-vs-nothing-phone-1/", "generated": "2026-08-11T00:23:15+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei Nova 12i vs Nothing Phone 1", "answer": "The Nothing Phone 1 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 71 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Huawei Nova 12i still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority.", "phones": [ { "name": "Huawei Nova 12i", "slug": "huawei-nova-12i", "brand": "Huawei", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/huawei/huawei-nova-12i/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-12-2025-10_02_27-AM.png", "price": { "amount": 84999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-01-11T07:42:41+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 55.2, "camera": 83, "battery": 68.3, "display": 87, "memory": 50, "value": 89.1, "overall": 70.7 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "Announced March 2024, released April 2024 (expected Pakistan availability late-2025/early-2026)", "Dimensions": "163.3 × 74.7 × 8.4 mm", "Weight": "199 g", "Water resistance": "Not certified" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.7 in", "Resolution": "1080 × 2388 pixels (~391 ppi)", "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 90Hz", "Protection": "Standard glass" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4×1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)", "GPU": "Adreno 610", "Operating system": "Android 14 with EMUI 14 (no GMS)" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8 GB", "Internal storage": "128/256 GB", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "108 MP (wide) + 2 MP (depth)", "Selfie camera": "8 MP (wide)", "Video recording": "1080p@30fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "40W wired fast charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band", "Bluetooth": "5.0", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG" } } }, { "name": "Nothing Phone 1", "slug": "nothing-phone-1", "brand": "Nothing Phone", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nothing-phone/nothing-phone-1/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-25-2026-10_53_48-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 84999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-04-25T06:11:10+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 66.6, "camera": 96, "battery": 60.8, "display": 100, "memory": 62.5, "value": 100, "overall": 79.3 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "July 21, 2022", "Dimensions": "159.2 × 75.8 × 8.3 mm", "Weight": "193.5 g", "Water resistance": "IP53 (dust protected, splash resistant)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.55 inches", "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (~402 PPI)", "Panel type": "OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ (6 nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core 1×2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 3×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55", "GPU": "Adreno 642L", "Operating system": "Android 12 (upgradeable to Android 14), Nothing OS" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8GB/12GB", "Internal storage": "128/ 256 GB", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP (wide), f/1.9, OIS 50 MP (ultrawide), f/2.2, 114° LED flash, HDR, panorama", "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.5", "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable", "Wired charging": "33W wired 15W wireless 5W reverse wireless" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band", "Bluetooth": "5.2", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Fingerprint: Under-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "nothing-phone-1", "margin": 8.6, "decisive": true, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-12i": 55.2, "nothing-phone-1": 66.6 }, "leader": "nothing-phone-1" }, { "category": "camera", "label": "Camera", "weight": 20, "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-12i": 83, "nothing-phone-1": 96 }, "leader": "nothing-phone-1" }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-12i": 68.3, "nothing-phone-1": 60.8 }, "leader": "huawei-nova-12i" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-12i": 87, "nothing-phone-1": 100 }, "leader": "nothing-phone-1" }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-12i": 50, "nothing-phone-1": 62.5 }, "leader": "nothing-phone-1" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-12i": 89.1, "nothing-phone-1": 100 }, "leader": "nothing-phone-1" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Huawei Nova 12i packs a 500 mAh larger battery.", "Huawei Nova 12i charges 7W faster.", "Nothing Phone 1 offers 4 GB more RAM.", "Huawei Nova 12i has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.", "Nothing Phone 1 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Huawei Nova 12i or Nothing Phone 1?", "answer": "Nothing Phone 1 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, display, memory & storage and value for money. Huawei Nova 12i can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price." }, { "question": "What is the price of Huawei Nova 12i and Nothing Phone 1 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei Nova 12i is listed at PKR 84,999 and Nothing Phone 1 at PKR 84,999. That makes Nothing Phone 1 cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei Nova 12i or Nothing Phone 1?", "answer": "Nothing Phone 1 scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei Nova 12i uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Nothing Phone 1, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei Nova 12i or Nothing Phone 1?", "answer": "Huawei Nova 12i leads on battery. Huawei Nova 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Nothing Phone 1 a 4500 mAh cell, with 40W and 33W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei Nova 12i or Nothing Phone 1?", "answer": "Nothing Phone 1 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei Nova 12i runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) while Nothing Phone 1 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ (6 nm)." } ], "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.", "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)." }