{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-12i-vs-tecno-camon-40-pro-4g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T18:17:21+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei Nova 12i vs Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G",
    "answer": "The Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and display. The Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 65,999 against PKR 84,999.",
    "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": 68,
                "overall": 68.5
            },
            "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": "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G",
            "slug": "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-camon-40-pro-4g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-5-2026-10_25_41-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 65999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-05T05:42:44+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 71.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 80.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "164.4 × 74.3 × 7.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "178 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 dust and water resistant (up to 2m for 30 minutes, high-pressure water jets)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz, Always-On Display Curved AMOLED display 120Hz adaptive refresh rate Always-On Display Multi-touch support Up to 1300 nits peak brightness 10-bit color support Eye-care mode",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with HiOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR4X (Up to 8GB Virtual RAM (16GB total memory)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP f/1.9 Aperture 23mm Wide Lens 1/1.56\" Sensor PDAF Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Secondary Camera 8MP Ultra-Wide Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama Flicker Sensor AI Photography Night Mode Portrait Mode Super Night AI Eraser AI Image Expansion",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP Autofocus (AF) f/2.5 PDAF HDR AI Beauty",
                    "Video recording": "4K @30fps 4K HDR @60fps (market dependent) 1080p Recording Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5200 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Flash Charge 50% Charge: About 23 Minutes 100% Charge: About 43 Minutes AI Smart Charging Long-life Battery (Rated for approximately 1,800 charging cycles)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-Band Wi-Fi",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Optical Fingerprint Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Geomagnetic Sensor Electronic Compass Infrared Remote Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g",
        "margin": 12,
        "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,
                    "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g": 56
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g": 98
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-12i": 68.3,
                    "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g": 71.9
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-12i": 87,
                    "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-12i": 50,
                    "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g": 75
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-12i": 68,
                    "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G costs PKR 19,000 less.",
        "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G packs a 200 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G charges 5W faster.",
        "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Huawei Nova 12i has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei Nova 12i or Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12 points. It wins on 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 Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei Nova 12i is listed at PKR 84,999 and Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G at PKR 65,999. That makes Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G cheaper by PKR 19,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei Nova 12i or Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei Nova 12i uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei Nova 12i or Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G leads on battery. Huawei Nova 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G a 5200 mAh cell, with 40W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}