| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $200.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global About 180 EUR | |
| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA / LTE
|
| Launch | Announced | 2016, September. Released 2016, October |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 141.2 x 69.1 x 7.1 mm (5.56 x 2.72 x 0.28 in) |
| Weight | 146 g (5.15 oz) | |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | |
| SIM |
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
|
| Display | Type | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~70.6% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density) | |
| Platform | OS | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 4.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) | |
| CPU | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM | |
| Features | eMMC 5.1 | |
| Main Camera | Single | 12 MP, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF |
| Features | HDR, panorama | |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 8 MP |
| Features | No | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE | |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | |
| NFC | No | |
| Radio | FM radio | |
| USB | USB Type-C | |
| Features | Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | Type | Li-Po 3020 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired | |
| Misc | Colors | Prestige Gold, Mystic Silver, Titanium Grey, Obsidian Black |
| Models | CAN-L01L11, CAN-L02L12, CAN-L03L13, CAN-L11, CAN-L01, CAN-L12, CAZ-AL10, CAZ-TL10, CAN-L13 | |
| Price | About 200 EUR | |
| Our Tests | Performance |
Basemark OS II 2.0: 1218 Basemark X: 10511 |
| Display | Contrast ratio: 1540:1 (nominal), 2.467 (sunlight) | |
| Camera | Photo / Video | |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 69dB / Noise 71dB / Ring 80dB | |
| Audio quality | Noise -68.9dB / Crosstalk -95.9dB | |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 84h |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Huawei nova
Advantages
- Convenient 3.5mm analog headphone port for zero-latency wired audio
Disadvantages
- Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands
- Employs standard LCD panel technology rather than deep-black AMOLED
Arriving with an assertive focus on market competitiveness, the Huawei nova enters the mobile landscape offering a compelling hardware package tailored to deliver maximum return on investment. The device commands visual attention through its modern responsive IPS LCD panel measuring 5 inches , which brings punchy saturation, deep blacks, and excellent dynamic range to a competitive tier.
At the engine room of the device, processing duties are commanded by the energetic Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm). This configuration provides ample headroom for fluid split-screen multitasking, responsive touch polling, and smooth graphical transitions across daily applications. Imaging requirements are addressed by an agile primary camera—centered on a 12MP primary sensor—yielding clean, share-worthy captures with respectable dynamic range and accurate white balance.
Battery longevity is secured through a 3020mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds to ensure users spend more time active and less time anchored to wall outlets. When evaluated against rival contemporaries, the Huawei nova presents an undeniable value proposition that punches well above its weight class.
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