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Huawei Nova 3 review

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The Huawei Nova 3 currently has an Informr score of 7.4 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 10 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.
Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
2.36 GHz
Processor
Processor
2.36 GHz
6.3"
Screen Size
Screen Size
6.3"
16+ MP, f/1.8
Camera
Camera
16+ MP, f/1.8
3750 mAh
Battery

What the Critics Are Saying...

Gadgets 360
Gadgets 360

The Huawei Nova 3 is a beautifully crafted smartphone with a good display and a capable front camera, but falls a bit short in delivering the knockout punch that’s needed to take down the competition.

- Roydon Cerejo, Gadgets 360
The Mobile Indian
The Mobile Indian

Huawei Nova 3 comes with the quad-camera setup, which makes it unique in this price category. In daylight conditions, the cameras performed really well. The only issue which we had was in terms of focus, as the device takes a few seconds to properly focus the subject, which often leads to mixed resu...

- Parth Pundir, The Mobile Indian
Gadgetbyte
Gadgetbyte

The Huawei Nova 3 is a premium mid-ranger, with a stunning design and powerful performance. The price maybe a bit steep, but you might find it's actually worth it.

- Johnson Shrestha, Gadgetbyte
Fone Arena
Fone Arena

As a stand-alone device, Huawei Nova 3 is an impressive, affordable, flagship smartphone available right now. The Nova 3 comes with a premium build, excellent battery life, and camera performance.

- Vigneshwar SR, Fone Arena
Deccan Chronicle
Deccan Chronicle

After going through the Nova 3 in detail, it’s hard not to find it irresistible. A flagship grade chipset merged with a pair of capable cameras, wrapped in a glass-metal body that pokes out ‘wow’ every time somebody pays attention to it is surely a tempting smartphone.

- Amritanshu Mukherjee, Deccan Chronicle
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Huawei backs up the Nova 3 with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.

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Screen Size
6.3"

The Huawei Nova 3's screen size is 6.3 inches with 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution.
Processor
2.36 GHz

There is a HiSilicon Kirin 970 Octa core 2.36 GHz processor (CPU).
OS

The phone runs on the Android 8.1 Oreo operating system (OS).
Camera
16+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 16+ MP, f/1.8 camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 24+ megapixels resolution.
Storage
64/128 GB

Internal memory is 64/128 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 256 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.
Battery
3750mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 3750 mAh battery.

Nova 3 Specs

Overview
Release Date August 7, 2018
Regions Available USA
Operating System Android 8.1 Oreo

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Processor HiSilicon Kirin 970 Octa core 2.36 GHz
Internal Storage 64/128 GB
RAM 4/6 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
Noise Cancellation
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Headphones, Carrying case, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSPA+, LTE
Details
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT)
Wi-Fi Calling
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared
Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC, aptX, aptX HD
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot
Memory Expansion Slot
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 256 GB)
NFC
Data Tethering Compatibility
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
 16+ Megapixels, f/1.8
Zoom
Flash
 Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
 Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, ISO, Panorama, Self-timer, White balance, HDR, Dual camera feature (second 24 MP camera (mono, f/1.8))
Video Recording Formats
 MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
 Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
 24+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
 Face detection, Aperture f/2.0, Dual camera feature (second 2 MP camera (f/2.0))
Video Recording Parameters
 Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 1080 x 2340 pixels
Pixel Density 409 pixels
Size 6.3 inches
Secondary Display
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen, scratch resistant
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 3750 mAh
Removable Battery
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Unknown
Standby Time Unknown
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Aluminium
Colors Black, Iris Purple, Airy blue, Primrose Gold, Red
Dimensions [H x W x D] 15.7 x 7.37 x 0.73 cm (6.2 x 2.9 x 0.3 in)
Weight 166 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof
Rugged design
IP Rating
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key
Home Key
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control
Fingerprint Sensor
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