Overall Score
49.7Category Breakdown
Overall(#2354)49.7
Performance(#2600)76.5
Camera(#1374)64.3
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#3986)27.0
Build(#947)78.7
Connectivity(#1847)67.8
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Huawei nova 3
Short Review
- The Huawei nova 3 features a sleek design with glass front and back, an aluminum frame, and dimensions of 157 x 73.7 x 7.3 mm, weighing 166 grams.
- It sports a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 409 ppi.
- Powered by the Kirin 970 chipset, it offers solid performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 64GB or 128GB of storage paired with 4GB or 6GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a dual rear setup with a 16 MP wide lens and a 24 MP monochrome sensor, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- The 3750 mAh battery supports 18W charging but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 8.1 with EMUI 9.1, it is upgradable to Android 9.0.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, and NFC support.
- Notably, it has a headphone jack, which is becoming less common in modern smartphones.
- The phone is available in multiple colors, including Iris Purple and Airy Blue.
- Overall, the Huawei nova 3 combines a stylish design with competent specifications for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionVersions: PAR-LX1M, PAR-LX1, PAR-LX9, PAR-TL20, PAR-AL00, PAR-TL00
Display
Size6.3"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetKirin 970 (10 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G72 MP12
Memory64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera16 MP, 27mm (wide), f/1.8, PDAF24 MP B/W, 27mm (wide), f/1.8, PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3750 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3750 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions157 x 73.7 x 7.3 mm (6.18 x 2.90 x 0.29 in)
Weight166 g
MaterialsGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
ColorsIris Purple, Airy blue, Primrose Gold, Red, Black
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX HD
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✓
SensorsInfrared Face ID, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass