
Overall Score
49.7Category Breakdown
Overall(#2350)49.7
Performance(#2002)81.7
Camera(#1437)63.4
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#3986)27.0
Build(#947)78.7
Connectivity(#3070)57.1
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Huawei nova 4
Short Review
- The Huawei nova 4 features a sleek design with glass front and back, an aluminum frame, and dimensions of 157 x 75.1 x 7.8 mm, weighing 172 grams.
- Its 6.4-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2310 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 398 ppi.
- Powered by the Kirin 970 chipset, it delivers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 6GB or 8GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor, a 16 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- The 25 MP front camera is designed for high-quality selfies.
- The battery capacity is 3750 mAh, supporting 18W fast charging but lacking wireless charging.
- Running on Android 9.0 with EMUI 9, it offers a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2, while it does not support 5G.
- The phone is available in several colors, including Aurora Blue and Red.
- Notably, it includes a headphone jack, enhancing audio versatility.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionVersions: VCE-L22 (UAE, Hong Kong); VCE-AL00, VCE-TL00 (China)
Display
Size6.4"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2310 pixels (~398 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
Memory128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF or 20 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF16 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera25 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video1080p@30fps, (gyro-EIS)
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 75.1 x 7.8 mm (6.18 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)
Weight172 g
MaterialsGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
ColorsAurora Blue, Red, White, Black
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / 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, EDR, LE, 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 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass