Overall Score
62.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#1972)62.3
Performance(#1059)70.8
Camera(#1231)48.7
Display(#4976)70.5
Battery(#2948)52.5
Build(#10979)68.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei nova 7 SE
Short Review
- The Huawei nova 7 SE features a sleek design with dimensions of 162.3 x 75 x 8.6 mm and a weight of 189g, available in multiple colors including Black and Midsummer Purple.
- Its 6.5-inch IPS LCD display supports HDR10 with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, providing vibrant visuals at a pixel density of approximately 405 ppi.
- Powered by the Kirin 820 5G chipset, it delivers solid performance through its octa-core CPU and options for 6GB or 8GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 64 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and two additional 2 MP sensors for macro and depth, capable of recording 4K video.
- The 16 MP front camera is suitable for selfies and video calls.
- A 4000mAh battery supports 40W fast charging, ensuring quick power replenishment.
- The device runs on Android 10 with EMUI 10.1, lacking Google Play Services.
- Connectivity options include 5G support, dual-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.1, while it retains a headphone jack.
- The absence of wireless charging and stereo speakers is notable, but overall, it offers a balanced feature set for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, April 28
Announced2020, April 23
DescriptionVersions: CDY-NX9B (International); CDY-AN00 (China)
Display
Size6.5"
TypeIPS LCD, HDR10
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetKirin 820 5G (7 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.36 GHz Cortex-A76 & 3x2.22 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.84 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 (6-core)
Memory128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera64 MP
Main Camera Details64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 17mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera16 MP
Front Camera Details16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording4K, 1080p, 720p@960fps
Selfie Video1080p
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4000 mAh
Charging Details40W wired, 70% in 30 min5W reverse wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions162.3 x 75 x 8.6 mm (6.39 x 2.95 x 0.34 in)
Weight189 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Space Silver, Midsummer Purple, Crush Green
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services
OS VersionAndroid 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes