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Huawei nova 4#2350

Released: 2018

Huawei nova 4

Overall Score

49.7

Category 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