Huawei nova
Huawei nova

The Huawei nova was announced in 2016, September. Released 2016, October With 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~70.6% screen-to-body ratio) IPS LCD, Powered by Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) and running Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 4.1, the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 12 MP, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF rear camera captured crisp photos and 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps video, while the Li-Po 3020 mAh, non-removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - CAN-L01L11
  • Note: 2, 4, 5, 7, 28, 12, 17 - CAN-L03L13
  • 4G bands: 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 38 - CAN-L01L11
  • Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE

Launch

  • Announced: 2016, September. Released 2016, October
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 141.2 x 69.1 x 7.1 mm (5.56 x 2.72 x 0.28 in)
  • Weight: 146 g (5.15 oz)
  • Build: Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
  • SIM: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

  • Type: IPS LCD
  • Size: 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~70.6% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)

Platform

  • OS: Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 4.1
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
  • GPU: Adreno 506

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
  • Internal: 32GB 3GB RAM
  • Note: eMMC 5.1

Main Camera

  • Single: 12 MP, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF
  • Features: HDR, panorama
  • Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

  • Single: 8 MP
  • Video: 1080p@30fps

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 4.1, A2DP, LE
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
  • NFC: No
  • Radio: FM radio
  • USB: USB Type-C

Features

  • Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

  • Type: Li-Po 3020 mAh, non-removable
  • Charging: Fast charging 18W

Misc

  • Colors: Prestige Gold, Mystic Silver, Titanium Grey, Obsidian Black
  • Models: CAN-L01L11, CAN-L02L12, CAN-L03L13, CAN-L11, CAN-L01, CAN-L12, CAZ-AL10, CAZ-TL10, CAN-L13
  • Price: About 200 EUR