Huawei nova 12i vs iQOO Z11i
21.1chipPerformancechip25.8
44.6Display42
33.9Camera20.5
50.7Battery52.9
33.3Features46.7
6 spec wins — Huawei nova 12i5 spec wins — iQOO Z11i
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Huawei nova 12i scores 35.5 against 35.5 for iQOO Z11i. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Huawei nova 12i edges ahead in camera and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Huawei nova 12i
- Stronger camera score: 34 vs 21
- 731% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 13 MP
- 167% higher Wired charging: 40 W vs 15 W
- 60% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 5 MP
- 50% higher Pixel density: 391 ppi vs 260 ppi
Reasons to pick the iQOO Z11i
- Stronger performance score: 26 vs 21
- Stronger features score: 47 vs 33
- 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- 30% higher capacity: 6,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Huawei nova 12i | iQOO Z11i |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.74 ″+1% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1600x720 |
| Pixel density | 391 ppi+50% | 260 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 85 % |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei nova 12i | iQOO Z11i |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 12i | iQOO Z11i |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+731% | 13 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/2.2 |
| Max video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP+60% | 5 MP |
| OIS | — | No |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei nova 12i | iQOO Z11i |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,500 mAh+30% |
| Wired charging | 40 W+167% | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Huawei nova 12i | iQOO Z11i |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g+5% | 209 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP65 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei nova 12i | iQOO Z11i |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Huawei nova 12i | iQOO Z11i |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | EMUI 14 | Android 16 (OriginOS 6) |
Audio
| Spec | Huawei nova 12i | iQOO Z11i |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | — | Yes |