Huawei Nova 12i
Huawei
PKR 84,999
71/100 overall
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Huawei Nova 12i vs Nothing Phone 1
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 11 Jan 2026.
The short 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.
Nothing Phone 1
Nothing Phone
PKR 84,999
79/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedNothing Phone 1 takes it by 8.6 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- 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.
Buy the Huawei Nova 12i if…
you care most about battery & charging.
Buy the Nothing Phone 1 if…
you care most about performance, camera, display, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 12i | Nothing Phone 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 84,999 Cheaper | PKR 84,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | Announced March 2024, released April 2024 (expected Pakistan availability late-2025/early-2026) | July 21, 2022 |
| Dimensions | 163.3 × 74.7 × 8.4 mm | 159.2 × 75.8 × 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 193.5 g Better |
| Water resistance | Not certified | IP53 (dust protected, splash resistant) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.7 in Better | 6.55 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2388 pixels (~391 ppi) | 1080 × 2400 pixels (~402 PPI) Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD, 90Hz | OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Protection | Standard glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4×1.9 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core 1×2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 3×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Adreno 642L |
| Operating system | Android 14 with EMUI 14 (no GMS) | Android 12 (upgradeable to Android 14), Nothing OS |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8GB/12GB Better |
| Internal storage | 128/256 GB | 128/ 256 GB |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP (wide) + 2 MP (depth) Better | 50 MP (wide), f/1.9, OIS 50 MP (ultrawide), f/2.2, 114° LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP (wide) | 16 MP, f/2.5 Better |
| Video recording | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Better | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Wired charging | 40W wired fast charging Better | 33W wired 15W wireless 5W reverse wireless |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity | Fingerprint: Under-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Huawei Nova 12i or Nothing Phone 1?
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.
What is the price of Huawei Nova 12i and Nothing Phone 1 in Pakistan?
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.
Which has the better camera, Huawei Nova 12i or Nothing Phone 1?
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.
Which phone has the better battery, Huawei Nova 12i or Nothing Phone 1?
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.
Which is better for gaming, Huawei Nova 12i or Nothing Phone 1?
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).
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