Overall Score
41.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#3331)41.9
Performance(#2737)75.2
Camera(#5401)28.4
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#4213)26.2
Build(#1786)67.9
Connectivity(#3626)53.7
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Huawei nova 3i
Short Review
- The Huawei nova 3i features a sleek design with a glass front and plastic back, measuring 157.6 x 75.2 x 7.6 mm and weighing 169g.
- Its 6.3-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 409 ppi.
- Powered by the Kirin 710 chipset, it includes an octa-core CPU and Mali-G51 MP4 GPU, ensuring smooth performance for everyday tasks.
- The camera setup consists of a 16 MP rear camera with a depth sensor, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front camera lacks a dedicated sensor.
- The device is equipped with a 3340mAh battery, supporting 10W charging but lacking wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 8.1 with EMUI 9.0, it is upgradable to Android 9.0.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, and a microUSB 2.0 port.
- The phone does not support 5G or NFC, and it features a headphone jack for audio.
- Available colors include Black, Pearl White, and Iris Purple.
- Overall, the Huawei nova 3i offers a balanced combination of design, performance, and camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018, July 27
Announced2018, July 18
DescriptionAlso known as Huawei P Smart + (2018)Versions: INE-LX1r (Pakistan); INE-LX2 (Malaysia); INE-LX2r
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 710 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G51 MP4
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera16 MP, f/2.2, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3340 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3340 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions157.6 x 75.2 x 7.6 mm (6.20 x 2.96 x 0.30 in)
Weight169 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ColorsBlack, Pearl White, Iris Purple
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX HD
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
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 9.0
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass