• 5" (1920x1080) IPS LCD
  • 3GB
    MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 SoC
    32GB Storage
  • 12-MP 1 Rear Camera
  • 3020 mAh

The Huawei Nova phone has a 5-inch (1920x1080) IPS LCD screen, a 12MP main camera and a 8MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 3020 mAh and the main processor is a MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 with 3 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductHuawei Nova (Launched 2016-09-01)
Display5" 1920x1080 IPS LCD
Rear Camera(s)
  • 12-MP (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 8-MP
Computing
  • MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 SoC
  • 3GB RAM
  • 32GB Storage
  • MicroSD (256GB max.)
Battery3020 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 146g (5.2oz), 141.2x69.1x7.1 mm (5.56 x 2.72 x 0.28 inches)
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Display
TypeIPS LCD
Diagonal (inches)5"
Display/Body Ratio70.6%
Resolution1920x1080
Sharpness (PPI)441 PPI
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel12-MP
Sensor SizeSmall
Hardware Features
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 2160p/30fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Poly
Battery Capacity (mAh)3020 mAh
Battery Features
  • Fast Charge
Computing
Processor BrandQualcomm
Processor NameMSM8953 Snapdragon 625
Processor # Cores8
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)2 GHz
RAM Options3GB
Internal Storage Options32GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size256GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 6.0.1
Communications
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
WiFi Speed
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeUSB Type C
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeNano SIM
Multimedia
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
  • FM Radio
Audio Formats
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • FLAC
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • H.264
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity

Huawei Nova Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Huawei Nova was retailing at around $-1 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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No. Our information shows that the Huawei Nova is NOT water-proof an has no IP-Rating certification.
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No, the Huawei Nova does not have dual-SIMs as far as we know, but things could be different in Asian markets. We mostly track United States data.
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No, the Huawei Nova 1920x1080 resolution is not 4K.
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No, Huawei Nova does not feature Wireless Charging.
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No, the Huawei Nova does not feature Qi Wireless Charging.
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No, the Huawei Nova is not a 4G handset.
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No, the Huawei Nova does not work on 5G networks.
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Yes, the Huawei Nova is a USB-C handset.
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No, the Huawei Nova's battery cannot be removed.

Huawei Nova Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Antutu

Higher is better
Huawei NovaHuawei P10 LiteHuawei Mate 8Huawei P1050000550006000065000700007500080000850009000095000100000105000110000115000120000125000130000135000140000145000150000

3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

Higher is better
Huawei P10 LiteHuawei NovaHuawei Mate 8Huawei P100250050007500100001250015000175002000022500250002750030000

GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Huawei P10 LiteHuawei Y9 (2018)Huawei NovaHuawei Mate 8Huawei P10Huawei P205101520253035404550556065

GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Huawei P10 LiteHuawei Y9 (2018)Huawei NovaHuawei Mate 8Huawei P10Huawei P202.557.51012.51517.52022.52527.53032.53537.540

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Huawei P10 LiteHuawei Y9 (2018)Huawei NovaHuawei Mate 8Huawei P10Huawei P2012.52537.55062.57587.5100112.5125

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
HTC Desire PHuawei NovaHuawei P10 LiteHuawei P10Huawei P20Oppo F9Honor 8xHonor 8CHuawei Mate 8Huawei Y9 (2018)Huawei Mate 201250150017502000225025002750300032503500375040004250