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Huawei Nova 3i review

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The Huawei Nova 3i 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
2.2 GHz
Processor
Processor
2.2 GHz
6.3"
Screen Size
Screen Size
6.3"
16+ MP, f/2.2
Camera
Camera
16+ MP, f/2.2
3340 mAh
Battery

What the Critics Are Saying...

Good Gear Guide
Good Gear Guide

The Nova 3i has all the right specs but fails to bring them cohesively together to forge an identity of its own.

- Fergus Halliday, Good Gear Guide
Gadgets Now
Gadgets Now

As a mid-range model, Huawei Nova 3i is a balanced phone with a premium build. If you are a light or a moderate smartphone user, then Nova 3i would be a worthy companion.

- Utkarsh Saurbh, Gadgets Now
Gadgetbyte
Gadgetbyte

Does the Nova 3i fare for the price being asked? Yes. There are little aspects that may not look good but overall the phone does well. It’s got a premium design and a good display, good set of cameras, a very good battery backup and excellent performance with the new Kirin 710. The Nova 2i and 3e we...

- Gadgetbyte
NDTV
NDTV

The Nova 3i is Huawei’s first step into the budget segment, in which its sub-brand Honor has been fairly popular. While the Nova 3i offers better performance than its competition from Oppo and Vivo, its sibling isn’t an easy device to take down.

- Aditya Shenoy, NDTV
Fone Arena
Fone Arena

The Huawei Nova 3i is just another average smartphone with a good display, attractive design, good performance and worthy cameras with AI. It lacks fast charging and 4K video recording. Hope Huawei the price of the smartphone comes down in coming months to compete with other players.

- Srivatsan Sridhar, Fone Arena
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Huawei backs up the Nova 3i with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.

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Screen Size
6.3"

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

There is a HiSilicon Kirin 710 Octa core 2.2 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/2.2 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
3340mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 3340 mAh battery.

Nova 3i Specs

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

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Processor HiSilicon Kirin 710 Octa core 2.2 GHz
Internal Storage 64/128 GB
RAM 4/6 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
Noise Cancellation
SAR Head: 0.83 W/kg
Body: 0.98 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Headset, Carrying case, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, 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 Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared
Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC, aptX, aptX HD
Wi-Fi 802.11 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/2.2
Zoom
Flash
 Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
 Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, ISO, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer, White balance, HDR, Dual camera feature (2 MP second camera)
Video Recording Formats
 MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
 Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
 24+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
 f/2.0, Dual camera feature (2 MP second camera)
Video Recording Parameters
 Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Display / Screen
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 3340 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, Pearl White
Dimensions [H x W x D] 15.67 x 7.52 x 0.76 cm (6.2 x 3 x 0.3 in)
Weight 169 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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Additional Information Other Names (AKA): Nova 3i INE-LX2, Huawei P Smart+
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