Huawei Nova
Manufacturer | Huawei |
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Slogan | "Defy Expectations" |
Compatible networks | 2G GSM/GPRS/EDGE – 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 2G CDMA 1xRTT – 800, 850, 1900 MHz TD-SCDMA – 1900, 2000 MHz3G UMTS – 800, 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 MHz 3G CDMA2000 1xEV-DO 4G LTE – Bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/28/38/40 |
First released | 1 September 2016 |
Successor | Huawei Nova 2 |
Type | Smartphone |
Form factor | Slate |
Dimensions | 141.2 mm (5.56 in) H 69.1 mm (2.72 in) W |
Mass | 146 g (5.1 oz) |
MP, with fixed focus | |
Website | consumer |
Manufacturer | Huawei |
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Slogan | "Defy Expectations" |
Compatible networks | 2G GSM/GPRS/EDGE – 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 3G UMTS – 800, 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 MHz Huawei G9 lite |
Type | Smartphone |
Form factor | Slate |
Dimensions | 151.8 mm (5.98 in) H 75.7 mm (2.98 in) W |
Mass | 160 g (5.6 oz) |
MP, with fixed focus | |
Website | consumer |
The Huawei Nova and Huawei Nova Plus are mid-range
Specifications
Hardware
The Nova and Nova Plus feature sand-blasted aluminum and slightly rounded backs, allowing them to rest neatly in a user's palm.[3] Both models use "new generation" 2.5D glass and 1080p IPS displays. The Nova features a five-inch display, whereas the Nova Plus display is 5.5 inches.[4] Both phones support a native fingerprint sensor that Huawei lauds as the fastest in the world,[1] requiring only 0.3 seconds to identify a user's fingerprint.[5]
Both models have high-capacity batteries, with final specifications coming to 3,020 mAh for the Nova and 3,340 mAh for the Nova Plus. The Smart Power 4.0 software comes pre-installed on both phones and controls and optimizes battery performance and app power consumption.[2][4]
Both models are equipped with an
The Nova and Nova Plus support
The Nova's rear camera is 12 megapixels with a 1.25 micrometer sensor. It works indoors, showing realistic colors and shadows.
Both models come in silver, grey, and gold. They are equipped with 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, and microSD support up to 128GB.[1] In China, the Nova comes in white, black, rose gold, and silver. The hardware configuration is higher than the worldwide version, which is equipped with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM.[8]
Software
The Nova and the Nova Plus are preloaded with
Both phones' cameras offer built-in filters, which include options for car light trails, light graffiti, silky water, and star track. They also offer some modes, including super night mode, slow-motion mode, all-focus mode and a full manual mode (professional mode).[10] The Nova and the Nova Plus also include Beauty Makeup 2.0 and Beautiful Skin 3.0, which apply cosmetic effects and skin smoothing filters to create more flattering images.[2]
Release
The Nova and the Nova Plus went on sale in October 2016 in over 50 countries, with the Nova starting from €399 and the Nova Plus starting from €429.[2]
In China,
Reception
Vlad Savov, writing for The Verge, said that "the Nova is a good-looking device with a build quality that matches or exceeds the best in its targeted price range, which the company describes with the cringe-inducing language of aiming for young 'dynamic aspirers.'"
It concluded that the Nova will be cheap enough for those who cannot afford a flagship device.[5] The website Slashgear also reviewed the device and said, "Huawei, though, didn’t get that memo, and proceeded to aggressively challenge the status quo with several devices that could compete on thinness, metal construction, and design."[13]
The website Recombu said, "...there’s plenty of cool touches to help the Nova stand out in a crowded market."[14]
Sales
The CEO of Smartphone Division of Huawei Customer BG, He Gang, said the Nova will achieve a sales target of 10 million units.[12]
References
- ^ a b c "Huawei's mid-range Nova phones sacrifice specs for price". Wired. 1 September 2016. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Huawei Debuts New nova Series of Smartphones at IFA 2016". Huawei. 1 September 2016. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Huawei Debuts New nova Series of Smartphones at IFA 2016". CNET. 1 September 2016. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- ^ a b "Huawei nova and nova plus are premium-looking phones at a decent price". Mashable. 1 September 2016. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- ^ a b "Huawei's Nova phones strip down to their aluminum unibody essentials". The Verge. 1 September 2016. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- ^ "Huawei Nova specifications". Huawei. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- ^ "Huawei Nova Plus specifications". Huawei. Archived from the original on 6 November 2016. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- ^ a b "Huawei Nova规格参数". Huawei. Archived from the original on 23 May 2017. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- ^ a b "Smartphone Novaload! Huawei's Nova phones are primed and ready for your jeans pocket". Digital Trends. 1 September 2016. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- ^ a b c "HUAWEI NOVA AND NOVA PLUS REVIEW". Android Authority. 12 September 2016. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- ^ "张艺兴关晓彤代言,主打美拍的华为nova前景如何?". Sohu.com. 28 October 2016. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- ^ a b "这就是华为2016年第1亿部手机 珍藏版nova". Ifeng.com. 16 October 2016. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- ^ "Huawei is now a force to be feared in smartphone design". Slashgear. 2 September 2016. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- ^ "Huawei Nova Review: In Depth". Recombu. 2 September 2016. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
External links
- Huawei Nova – official site
- Huawei Nova Plus – official site