Head to head

Huawei Nova 12i vs Oppo A7 Pro

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 11 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The Huawei Nova 12i is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 72 against 59 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Oppo A7 Pro still wins on battery & charging and display, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Oppo A7 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 79,999 against PKR 84,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Huawei Nova 12i takes it by 13.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Huawei Nova 12i leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Huawei Nova 12i leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Oppo A7 Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Oppo A7 Pro leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Huawei Nova 12i leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Oppo A7 Pro costs PKR 5,000 less.
  • Oppo A7 Pro packs a 3,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Oppo A7 Pro charges 5W faster.
  • Huawei Nova 12i has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Oppo A7 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Huawei Nova 12i if…

you care most about performance, camera and value for money.

Buy the Oppo A7 Pro if…

you care most about battery & charging and display.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei Nova 12i Oppo A7 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 84,999 PKR 79,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Announced March 2024, released April 2024 (expected Pakistan availability late-2025/early-2026) September 2026
Dimensions 163.3 × 74.7 × 8.4 mm 159.08 × 75.81 × 8.80 mm
Weight 199 g Better 205 g
Water resistance Not certified IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.7 in Better 6.57 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2388 pixels (~391 ppi) Better 1080 × 2372 pixels, FHD+
Panel type IPS LCD, 90Hz AMOLED / OLED 120Hz 10-bit / 1.07 billion colors 1,400 nits
Protection Standard glass Panda Glass
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Max
CPU Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4×1.9 GHz Cortex-A53) Octa-core, up to 2.4 GHz
GPU Adreno 610 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 14 with EMUI 14 (no GMS) Android 16, ColorOS 16,
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 128/256 GB 256GB UFS 2.2
Card slot No microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera 108 MP (wide) + 2 MP (depth) Better 50 MP + Auxiliary Camera, f/1.9, PDAF, LED Flash
Selfie camera 8 MP (wide) 8 MP, f/2.1, 25mm (wide)
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh 8000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po Battery Better
Wired charging 40W wired fast charging 45W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.0 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Under-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Remote Sensor
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 Oppo A7 Pro?

Huawei Nova 12i comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.3 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. Oppo A7 Pro 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 Oppo A7 Pro in Pakistan?

Huawei Nova 12i is listed at PKR 84,999 and Oppo A7 Pro at PKR 79,999. That makes Oppo A7 Pro cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei Nova 12i or Oppo A7 Pro?

Huawei Nova 12i scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei Nova 12i uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Oppo A7 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei Nova 12i or Oppo A7 Pro?

Oppo A7 Pro leads on battery. Huawei Nova 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Oppo A7 Pro a 8000 mAh cell, with 40W and 45W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei Nova 12i or Oppo A7 Pro?

Huawei Nova 12i is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei Nova 12i runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) while Oppo A7 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Max.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.