Smartphone Huawei Nova 3 4/128GB - advantages and disadvantages

In the second half of July 2018, a new Huawei Nova 3 4/128GB smartphone was introduced in China. In Russia, sales of new items started in August. The device is very different from previous Nova generation models. The developers focused on the cameras: the smartphone got really good modules with numerous useful and not-so-functions. Nova 3 is among the devices, the average price of which is 25,000-30,000 thousand. All the advantages and disadvantages of the model will reveal its review.

The appearance of the novelty, as always, pleases: it is a beautiful, stylish device that is pleasant to hold in your hands. Knowing the manufacturer, you can be sure that the "stuffing" of the smartphone will please with modern technologies.

Design

Like all the best manufacturers, Huawei tries to surprise its customers with original design. Distinctive features of Nova 3 are a glass back wall and a chic color scheme in the form of a gradient. The body glass is durable. The only negative noticed by users is that fingerprints remain on the glass. The panel is occupied by two rear cameras and a fingerprint scanner. In this model, the scanner is endowed with several functions: taking pictures, receiving calls, scrolling through images in folders and, of course, unlocking.

The front side is 84.2% occupied by a 6.3-inch screen. The company logo is now missing from the bottom. Many manufacturers have recently refused to place such symbols. Above is a double front camera, a speaker for talking, light and proximity sensors, an infrared port for face recognition. The upper part turned out to be slightly overloaded, but the appearance of the device does not deteriorate from this.

The right side is traditionally occupied by the volume rocker and the power button. On the left, there is a slot for dual sim or a SIM + memory card.
The bottom edge is occupied by the audio jack, Type-C USB port, speaker and microphone.

Ergonomics

The smartphone has an elongated shape. With a display diagonal of 6.3 inches, the sides are 19.5/9. Despite the size, the device is easy to use. You can easily operate the device using only one hand. A special mini-window mode has been developed for this purpose. In addition to this innovation, the fingerprint scanner is also designed for navigation: sliding up the sensor brings up the alerts tab.

Display

The IPS screen with a resolution of 2340x1080 pixels and a diagonal of 6.3 inches provides amazing image quality. Without exaggeration, we can say that the display has excellent clarity, accurate color reproduction. These qualities favorably distinguish the smartphone in the line of similar devices. Color rendition does not deteriorate even at a large angle. The brightness of the display is enough to work in the sun. Reducing the backlight settings makes using the phone comfortable even in a darkened room. Nova 3 allows you to manually adjust the brightness, color mode and temperature, there is also auto-adjustment.

Oleophobic coating of the display is of good quality. There are no fingerprints left on the screen, dirt also does not particularly stick.

cameras

The device has two rear and two front cameras. Today, many popular models boast a dual main camera. In cheap smartphones, this is just a tribute to fashion; in devices of a higher price segment, modules really work to improve pictures. But two frontals are less common. And if the device has a dual selfie camera with good performance, then you can safely classify it as a top-end.

In the rear camera of Nova 3, 24 and 16 megapixel modules are equipped with artificial intelligence. Autofocus highlights a specific subject and works to maximize its brightness and saturation. AI mode helps to take good pictures in the dark. The sharpness of the pictures does not change, even with a significant increase in the finished photo.

How to photograph at night:

An example of how to take pictures during the day:

The front camera with two modules takes high-quality self-portraits with trendy background blur.At the same time, focusing on the object works clearly, and the bokeh effect does not turn into a general cloudiness of the image. The two modules also improve face recognition. And finally, the second lens is required for Qmoji's new 3D feature. When working in this mode, funny animals are displayed on the screen, repeating the facial expressions of the owner. It is possible to record small funny videos.

The front camera has modules with a sensor of 24 and 2 megapixels and is a well-designed camera for self-portraits.

Nova 3 can shoot 4K video of very good quality.

Interface

Operating system

The operation of Huawei Nova 3 4/128GB is provided by the Android 8.1 Oreo operating system with the EMUI 8.2 shell. This OS is actively used by Huawei in equipping products. A device with such an interface is open for changes and settings for a specific user.

All pre-installed programs are placed on the desktop, you can change their location by highlighting them in a separate menu.

PrivateSpace in a smartphone forms a secure storage for personal data and other items that require privacy.

The phone has a function to copy some applications. This is very convenient if you need to log into them from different accounts.

You can work with a smartphone in different variations: the navigation buttons change places, there is gesture control and a fingerprint scanner.

Nova 3 has a large number of built-in programs, but many of them can be uninstalled in the usual way.

The Swiftkey keyboard does not cause any complaints.

Processor and performance

Thanks to the eight-core Kirin 970 processor in tandem with the proprietary shell, the smartphone turned out to be very productive and nimble.It easily works in multitasking conditions, suitable for active games and for watching movies in high quality. 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal memory are enough for any whim of the owner. It is possible to increase the storage up to 256 GB.

For games in the firmware, there is a useful GPU Turbo function. It improves the performance of the graphics chip by 60% and activates the energy efficiency of the device. Testing the gaming qualities of the device showed that even "heavy tanks" run without slowdowns at high graphics settings.

Everyday use of a smartphone in standard mode will only please the happy owner. Internet surfing, social networking, watching videos can be carried out simultaneously. Moreover, it will not be difficult for the device to perform all tasks in order.

Sound

The sonic performance of the Nova 3 is also top notch. The speakers transmit sound clearly, without distortion, even at high volumes. The headphones are well listened to low frequencies.

The device is equipped with a new face recognition system. Its advantages: more accurate and faster identification, high functionality in the dark. Recognition at night has also improved significantly due to the presence of an infrared sensor.

Connection

Wireless technologies are fully available on the Huawei Nova 3 smartphone. Data transfer occurs at high speed, the signal is captured stably. The only point: you need to check with the sellers about the availability of a specific NFC model, because not everyone is equipped with this standard.
GPS, GLONASS and Beidou provide navigation. They work quickly and steadily.

autonomy

The battery capacity of the smartphone is 3750 mAh. This is not bad for such devices.The device easily withstands a day of battery life with screen activity for five hours.

You can watch movies in high quality for up to twelve hours. An hour-long game with complex graphics, with access to the Internet via Wi-Fi, spends no more than seventeen percent of the charge. These figures are impressive. If we also take into account that the battery has fast charging, we get very good autonomy characteristics. The only thing missing to fully enjoy the offline options of the phone is wireless charging. But this is not critical, besides, the length of the charger cord allows you to comfortably sit close to the outlet and continue to use the device while it is being charged from the mains.

Specifications

Equipment

The device comes in a branded package along with a charger, USB cable, warranty, instructions and a paper clip to remove the tray.

Conclusion

The novelty makes a positive impression. Stylish reliable device with high performance has every chance to lead the ranking of quality smartphones. The screen performance is excellent, both cameras take great photos and shoot high quality videos. The standalone operation of Huawei Nova 3 has a duration that few models of this class can boast of.

Huawei today occupies a confident leading position among manufacturers of budget phones. Almost all devices released by the company are of high quality. Moreover, the manufacturer tries to equip even the most inexpensive smartphones with a pleasant “stuffing” with some branded “chips”. The appearance of the company's devices is always elegant.

Consumer feedback suggests that the price of Huawei Nova 3 is consistent with the quality, and the popularity of models on the market is increasing every day. A modern smart device with the introduction of the latest developments in 2018 is sold at a price of 29,990 rubles. The device with its characteristics will suit even demanding users.

• Quality materials and assembly;
• Good cameras;
• The battery charge lasts a long time;
• The storage capacity is very large;
• Productivity is high.

• No waterproof features
• No wireless charging.

How to choose a smartphone

The market is filled with phones that are both inexpensive and high quality. How to choose from the abundance of offers what really suits a particular user? Before buying, you need to clearly define the selection criteria for yourself.If the device will often be used for games and watching videos, you should pay attention to the power and battery capacity. Are quality photos and videos important? Cameras with good resolution that support the latest filming standards should be a priority. Do you need an inexpensive device with normal communication and performance parameters? Many budget smartphones now have good functionality, you just have to decide which company is better to buy a device.

The question is often asked: “where is it profitable to buy a smartphone?”. For an answer, you should look at sites such as Aliexpress, Gearbest, Bang good, Tomtop. You can find profitable promotions on them. But the transaction must be made only with a trusted seller, in order to avoid fraudulent activities. You can compare how much the model costs in local stores. As a rule, in large stores in Russia, prices, if they differ, are very insignificant.