{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-12i-vs-oppo-f29-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T17:00:28+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei Nova 12i vs Oppo F29 Pro",
    "answer": "The Oppo F29 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 71 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging.",
    "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": 90.1,
                "overall": 70.8
            },
            "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": "Oppo F29 Pro",
            "slug": "oppo-f29-pro",
            "brand": "Oppo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oppo/oppo-f29-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-11-2026-10_21_04-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 84999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-11T06:09:01+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 62.1,
                "camera": 85,
                "battery": 75.1,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 78.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 2025 (official launch)",
                    "Dimensions": "~161.5 × 74.3 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "185 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 — dust protected and splash resistant (not waterproof)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2412 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz HDR support, Always-On Display 950 nits (peak)",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2× Cortex-A78 @ 2.6 GHz + 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G68 MC4",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 ( ColorOS 14)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB / 12 GB (LPDDR4X)",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB (UFS 2.2)",
                    "Card slot": "Not supported"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth)",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.4",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "67W SuperVOOC fast charging ~50% in ~20 minutes (claimed)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6 (dual-band)",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.2",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display fingerprint (optical) Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "oppo-f29-pro",
        "margin": 7.7,
        "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,
                    "oppo-f29-pro": 62.1
                },
                "leader": "oppo-f29-pro"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "oppo-f29-pro": 85
                },
                "leader": "oppo-f29-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-12i": 68.3,
                    "oppo-f29-pro": 75.1
                },
                "leader": "oppo-f29-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-12i": 87,
                    "oppo-f29-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "oppo-f29-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-12i": 50,
                    "oppo-f29-pro": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "oppo-f29-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-12i": 90.1,
                    "oppo-f29-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "oppo-f29-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Oppo F29 Pro charges 27W faster.",
        "Oppo F29 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Huawei Nova 12i has a 44 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Oppo F29 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei Nova 12i or Oppo F29 Pro?",
            "answer": "Oppo F29 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.7 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, 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 Oppo F29 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei Nova 12i is listed at PKR 84,999 and Oppo F29 Pro at PKR 84,999. That makes Oppo F29 Pro cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei Nova 12i or Oppo F29 Pro?",
            "answer": "Oppo F29 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei Nova 12i uses a 108 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Oppo F29 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei Nova 12i or Oppo F29 Pro?",
            "answer": "Oppo F29 Pro leads on battery. Huawei Nova 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Oppo F29 Pro a 5000 mAh cell, with 40W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei Nova 12i or Oppo F29 Pro?",
            "answer": "Oppo F29 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei Nova 12i runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) while Oppo F29 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}