Huawei Nova 12 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Key Specifications
| Processor | Huawei Kirin 9000S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.76", OLED, 120Hz | 6.8", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP/60MP (Front) | 200MP+10MP+10MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4600mAh, 100W | 5000mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Not available in India | Overall Best Pick |
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General
| Colors | Color 12, Smoky Gray, Golden Black | Green, Phantom Black, Cream | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | December 26, 2023 | February 01, 2023 | ||
| Availability | January 12, 2024 | February 17, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹56,000 | ₹1,24,999 |
Display
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.76 inches | 6.8 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1224 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2776 pixels | 3088 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.3:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 449 ppi | 500 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1150 nits | 1750 nits |
Body
| Weight | 198 grams | 234 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Kunlun Glass | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Eco Leather | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Kunlun Glass | Plastic Material | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | - | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
| Chipset Brand | Huawei | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Kirin 9000S | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Maleoon 910 MP4 | Adreno 740 |
Main Camera
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 200 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Periscope | ||
| Features | Capture smiles, Filter, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, LED Flash, Micro, Movie, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait, Professional Mode, Slow Motion, Super Macro, Time-Lapse | Adaptive VDIS, Astro Hyperlapse, Expert RAW, OIS, Optical Zoom | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 10 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto |
Operating System
| Software Name | HarmonyOS | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | HarmonyOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Beauty, AI HDR | Galaxy AI |
Selfie Camera
| Front Camera Resolution | 60 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | |||
| Features | Digital Zoom, EIS, Filters, Night mode, panorama, Portrait, Time Lapse | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+, PDAF | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Capacity | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 100 W | 45 W |
Memory
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, CDMA2000, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | AGPS/GLONASS/Beidou (B1I+B1C+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC, QZSS (L1+L5) | BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, Compass, Fingerprint Scanner, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Laser Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX |


















