Yesterday, Huawei held a launch event in China to introduce their latest upper mid-range smartphone lineup, the Huawei Nova 12 series. This series consists of four devices, all of which went up for pre-order immediately after the announcement. Surprisingly, within just one day, three of these phones have already sold out.
The models that are currently sold out are the Nova 12, Nova 12 Pro, and Nova 12 Ultra. These two latter models support 5G connectivity, while the vanilla variant is limited to 4G, just like the most affordable option, the Nova 12 Lite.
It's worth noting that Huawei's share in the Chinese smartphone market has been steadily increasing since the release of the Mate 60 series. The Nova 12 series seems to be receiving a similar positive response from consumers. However, since Huawei does not disclose the number of units sold, we will have to wait for data from research firms to get a clearer picture of its success. Nevertheless, it is expected that the company will restock the phones soon to meet the demand.
One of the main highlights of the Huawei Nova 12 series is the introduction of two new HiSilicon chipsets: the Kirin 9000SL and Kirin 8000. The Kirin 9000SL is found inside the 'Ultra' model, while the Kirin 8000 powers the standard and 'Pro' models.
Unfortunately, there are currently no detailed specifications available for these chips. However, reports suggest that the Kirin 9000SL is a downgraded version of the Kirin 9000S, which powers the Mate 60 series and Mate X5. On the other hand, the Kirin 8000 is paired with a 5G modem inside the Nova 12 Pro but lacks the same feature in the vanilla Nova 12.
The odd one out in the series is the Nova 12 Lite, which is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC and a 4G modem.
In conclusion, Huawei's latest Nova 12 series has already seen significant demand, with three out of the four models being sold out within a day of their pre-order availability. The inclusion of new HiSilicon chipsets adds to the appeal of these smartphones. However, more detailed information about the chips is still awaited. Huawei is expected to restock the phones soon to cater to the high demand in the Chinese market.
