Huawei Nova 12i
Huawei
PKR 84,999
69/100 overall
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Huawei Nova 12i vs Tecno Camon 30 5G
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 11 Jan 2026.
The short answer
The Tecno Camon 30 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 83 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Camon 30 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 69,999 against PKR 84,999.
Tecno Camon 30 5G
Tecno
PKR 69,999
83/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedTecno Camon 30 5G takes it by 14.3 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Tecno Camon 30 5G costs PKR 15,000 less.
- Tecno Camon 30 5G charges 30W faster.
- Tecno Camon 30 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Tecno Camon 30 5G ships with 256 GB more storage.
- Huawei Nova 12i has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
- Tecno Camon 30 5G uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Tecno Camon 30 5G if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 12i | Tecno Camon 30 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 84,999 | PKR 69,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | Announced March 2024, released April 2024 (expected Pakistan availability late-2025/early-2026) | April 2024 |
| Dimensions | 163.3 × 74.7 × 8.4 mm | Glass Back: 165.4 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm Eco Leather: 165.4 × 75.9 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 199 g |
| Water resistance | Not certified | IP53 (Dust protected & splash resistant) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.78 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2388 pixels (~391 ppi) | 1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+) Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD, 90Hz | AMOLED 120Hz |
| Protection | Standard glass | Basic reinforced glass (manufacturer not disclosed) |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4×1.9 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | IMG BXM-8-256 |
| Operating system | Android 14 with EMUI 14 (no GMS) | Android 14 HIOS 14 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Extended RAM) supported) Better |
| Internal storage | 128/256 GB | 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 Better |
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (availability varies by market) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP (wide) + 2 MP (depth) Better | 50 MP f/1.9 aperture PDAF Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Secondary 2 MP Depth Sensor Auxiliary Light Sensor Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera Portrait Mode Night Mode |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP (wide) | 50 MP Autofocus (AF) Dual Color Temperature Flash Better |
| Video recording | 1080p@30fps | 1440p @30fps 1080p @30/60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 40W wired fast charging | 70W Ultra Charge (Wired) 0–50%: Approximately 19 minutes 0–100%: Approximately 45–50 minutes (under optimal conditions) Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) | Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 A2DP LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity | In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass 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 Tecno Camon 30 5G?
Tecno Camon 30 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14.3 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.
What is the price of Huawei Nova 12i and Tecno Camon 30 5G in Pakistan?
Huawei Nova 12i is listed at PKR 84,999 and Tecno Camon 30 5G at PKR 69,999. That makes Tecno Camon 30 5G cheaper by PKR 15,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Huawei Nova 12i or Tecno Camon 30 5G?
Tecno Camon 30 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei Nova 12i uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Tecno Camon 30 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Huawei Nova 12i or Tecno Camon 30 5G?
Tecno Camon 30 5G leads on battery. Huawei Nova 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Camon 30 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 40W and 70W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Huawei Nova 12i or Tecno Camon 30 5G?
Tecno Camon 30 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei Nova 12i runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) while Tecno Camon 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm).
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