Overall Score
40.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#3571)40.0
Performance(#3833)64.2
Camera(#4749)38.1
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#4534)25.1
Build(#1072)77.8
Connectivity(#4179)50.4
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Huawei nova
Short Review
- The Huawei nova features a sleek design with dimensions of 141.2 x 69.1 x 7.1 mm and a weight of 146 grams, utilizing a glass front and aluminum back.
- Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, delivering a pixel density of approximately 441 ppi.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset, it boasts an octa-core 2.0 GHz CPU and Adreno 506 GPU, providing solid performance with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.
- The rear camera is 12 MP with PDAF and can record video in 4K at 30fps, while the 8 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- The battery capacity is 3020 mAh, supporting 18W fast charging but lacking wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 6.0.1 with EMUI 4.1, it is upgradable to 7.0 Nougat, offering a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.1, although it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The phone is available in multiple colors: Prestige Gold, Mystic Silver, Titanium Grey, and Obsidian Black.
- It includes a headphone jack, enhancing audio versatility.
- Overall, the Huawei nova combines a stylish build with competent performance and camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 506
Memory32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera12 MP, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesHDR, panorama
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3020 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3020 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions141.2 x 69.1 x 7.1 mm (5.56 x 2.72 x 0.28 in)
Weight146 g
MaterialsGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
ColorsPrestige Gold, Mystic Silver, Titanium Grey, Obsidian Black
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 4.1
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass