Huawei Nova (Qualcomm Snapdragon 625) Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
5", 1920 x 1080
Front Camera
8 Megapixel
Main Camera
12 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Storage
32 GB
RAM
3 GB
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
Battery
3020 mAh

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Huawei Nova (Qualcomm Snapdragon 625) Full Specifications and Details

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei Nova (Qualcomm Snapdragon 625)
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 141.2 mm Better than 55 % of phones rated.
Width 69.1 mm Better than 53 % of phones rated.
Depth 7.1 mm Better than 97 % of phones rated.
Weight 146 g Worse than 53 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Mystic silver | Prestige gold | Titanium grey
Body Material Aluminium-magnesium alloy, magnesium
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
Connector Type USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM

The Huawei Nova (Qualcomm Snapdragon 625) has dimensions 141.2 mm × 69.1 mm × 7.1 mm. Its weight is 146 g.

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DISPLAY Huawei Nova (Qualcomm Snapdragon 625)
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology IPS
Screen Size (Display Size) 5" Better than 56 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1920 x 1080 pixels Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Display Format Full HD
Pixel Density 443 ppi Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.
Contrast Ratio 1500:1 Better than 50 % of phones rated.
Display Features 2.5D curved glass

The screen size reaches 5" inches. Phones with smaller displays have the advantage of being easier to use with one hand. However, compared to phones with large screens, they provide a lower user experience. Nevertheless, if you don't plan to watch movies or play games on your phone regularly and just expect basic functionality, this size should be good enough for you. The disadvantage of LCD displays is the relatively lower color contrast displayed, as the technology cannot display absolute black well. Also due to the higher power consumption, LCD displays are no longer as common in phones. Even so, some manufacturers still equip their phones with LCD technology. However, modern smartphones are already using OLED technology. The advantage of LCD phones is that they tend to be cheaper to build than OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Huawei Nova (Qualcomm Snapdragon 625) is 1920 x 1080 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px. Another important factor having impact on the final image is display´s pixel density. In case of this model, the value reaches 443 ppi. With pixel density, the higher the value, the sharper the image will be. On average today, the image fineness value is around 350-400 ppi. This will guarantee a sufficiently fine and sharp image for normal use. However, the best phones on the market today are equipped with pixel density of 450 ppi or higher.

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PROCESSOR Huawei Nova (Qualcomm Snapdragon 625)
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
Processor Core Qty 8-core Better than 99 % of phones rated.
64-bit Architecture Yes Better than 82 % of phones rated.

Huawei Nova (Qualcomm Snapdragon 625) is supplied with Qualcomm Snapdragon 625. The number of processor cores is 8. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications.

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MEMORY Huawei Nova (Qualcomm Snapdragon 625)
RAM 3 GB Better than 67 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 32 GB Better than 62 % of phones rated.
User Memory 22 GB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB

One of the most important parameters for user´s decision is often internal memory capacity. The larger it is, the more apps, photos, movies and other files your phone can store. This phone has 32 GB storage. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Nowadays, you can usually find one phone model on the market with several different memory sizes. This allows each user to choose what suits them best.

For this model it is possible to increase the storage size by inserting a memory card.

Size of the RAM memory tells us how powerful the phone is. Huawei Nova (Qualcomm Snapdragon 625) is equipped with 3 GB. Commonly today you will find phones with 6 to 8 GB of RAM. This means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications or games. Higher RAM of 12 GB can be found in best phones on market and are ideal especially for avid gamers. On the other hand, operating memory below 4 GB is more of an issue with lower-end phones and older models. However, even they will find their fans among less demanding users, who don´t want to spend much on buying new phone.

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CAMERA Huawei Nova (Qualcomm Snapdragon 625)
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel Better than 62 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture F/2.2 Worse than 73 % of phones rated.
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Better than 87 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Camera Modes Beauty mode, low-light shots
Light Source LED light
Video Resolutions 3840 x 2160 (4K)
Camera Features (Functions) Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF)
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 8 Megapixel Better than 68 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Focus free
Special Effects (Front) Beauty Make-up 2.0, Beauty Skin 3.0

The rear camera of the Huawei Nova (Qualcomm Snapdragon 625) has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of main lens is 12 Megapixel. Nonetheless, resolution alone does not necessarily mean a good photo. Therefore, you should look at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size. Another important factor is the aperture, which in this case is F/2.2 and determines how much light passes through the sensor. Best phones have an aperture of up to F/1.5. But the most common lenses today are F/1.8 to F/2.2. In this case, the lower the number after the slash, the higher the photo quality. An undeniable advantage is the optical image stabilisation, which makes image significantly more stable without any loss in quality. Cheaper phone models are equipped with electronic stabilisation, which has a negative effect on the resulting image quality.

Front camera
The front camera of phone Huawei Nova (Qualcomm Snapdragon 625) has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The lens is equipped with 8 Megapixel. However, do not forget there are other factors than resolution having impact on the final quality of front camera photos.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Huawei Nova (Qualcomm Snapdragon 625)
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 3020 mAh Better than 70 % of phones rated.
Battery Technology Lithium polymer

The battery size of Huawei Nova (Qualcomm Snapdragon 625) is 3020 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

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CELLULAR Huawei Nova (Qualcomm Snapdragon 625)
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
User Interface HUAWEI Emotion UI 4.1
Navigation GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS

Standard 4G connectivity is currently being replaced by 5G, but is still the preserve of the latest phones. Huawei Nova (Qualcomm Snapdragon 625) supports 4G. 3G connectivity is now only found in the oldest phones. The operating system in the case of this model is Android 6.0 (Marshmallow).

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COMMUNICATIONS Huawei Nova (Qualcomm Snapdragon 625)
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.1
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

Bluetooth 4.1 must not be missing from the basic package. It makes it easy to connect wireless headphones to your phone, connect your phone to your TV, tablet, speaker and more.

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MEDIA Huawei Nova (Qualcomm Snapdragon 625)
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, OGG, M4A, MP4, MID
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, MPEG-4, 3GP, WebM
Sound Enhancements DTS Sound support
FEATURES Huawei Nova (Qualcomm Snapdragon 625)
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Sensors Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor, gravity sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader
Additional Phone Features Dual microphones
OTHERS Huawei Nova (Qualcomm Snapdragon 625)
Included Accessories Headset, USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool

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