Huawei nova 2
#3577
Huawei nova 2 plus
#3564Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 2
Huawei nova 2 plus
Performance
74.474.4
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
23.426.2
Build
77.877.8
Connectivity
55.652.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.040.1
Summary
- The Huawei nova 2 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the nova 2 plus has a larger 5.5-inch display with the same resolution but a slightly lower pixel density of ~401 ppi.
- Both models are powered by the Kirin 659 chipset and offer 64GB of storage with 4GB of RAM, ensuring similar performance.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both devices have a 12 MP rear camera and a 20 MP front camera, delivering comparable photography results.
- The nova 2 has a 2950 mAh battery, whereas the nova 2 plus offers a larger 3340 mAh battery, providing longer usage time.
- Both phones run on Android 7.0 with EMUI 5.1, offering a consistent software experience, and feature a glass front and aluminum back, contributing to their premium build quality.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 2
Huawei nova 2 plus
General
Release Date
2017
2017
Announced
2017
2017
Description
Versions: PIC-AL00 (China); Global
Versions: BAC-L03 (Europe, Global Single-SIM); BAC-L21, BAC-L23 (Global Dual-SIM); BAC-AL00 (China)
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~443 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 659 (16 nm)
Kirin 659 (16 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-T830 MP2
Mali-T830 MP2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera
12, f/1.8, 1.25µm, PDAF8 MP
12, f/1.8, 1.25µm, PDAF8 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2950 mAh
3340 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2950 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3340 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
142.2 x 68.9 x 6.9 mm (5.60 x 2.71 x 0.27 in)
153.9 x 74.9 x 6.9 mm (6.06 x 2.95 x 0.27 in)
Weight
143 g
169 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Aurora Blue, Grass Green, Streamer Gold, Obsidian Black, Rose Gold
Aurora Blue, Grass Green, Streamer Gold, Obsidian Black, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 5.1
Android 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 5.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass