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

In the second half of July 2018, a new smartphone Huawei Nova 3 4 / 128GB was presented in China. In Russia, sales of new items started in August. The device is very different from previous models of the Nova generation. The developers focused on cameras: the smartphone got really good modules with numerous useful and not very 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 be revealed by 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 "filling" of the smartphone will delight you with modern technologies.

Design

Like all the best manufacturers, Huawei strives to surprise its customers with original designs. The distinctive features of the Nova 3 are a glass back and a chic gradient color scheme. The 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 inches 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 key. On the left, there is a slot for dual sim or SIM + memory card.
The bottom edge is occupied by an audio jack, a Type-C USB port, a speaker and a microphone.

Ergonomic

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

Display

The 6.3-inch IPS 2340 x 1080 pixel display delivers stunning image quality. It is no exaggeration to say that the display has excellent clarity, accurate color reproduction. These qualities distinguish a smartphone in a line of similar devices. Color reproduction does not deteriorate even at large angles. The brightness of the display is sufficient for working in the sun. Reducing the backlight setting makes using the phone comfortable even in a darkened room. Nova 3 gives you the ability to manually adjust brightness, color mode and temperature, and there is also auto-adjustment.

Good quality olephobic display coating.No fingerprints remain on the screen, and dirt doesn't stick too much.

Cameras

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

In the rear camera of Nova 3, the 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 you take good pictures in the dark. The sharpness of the images 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 dual-module front camera captures high-quality self-portraits with fashionable background blur. At the same time, focusing on the subject works clearly, and the bokeh effect does not turn into an overall blurred image. Two modules also improve face recognition. Finally, a second lens is required for the new 3D Qmoji 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.

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

Interface

operating system

The functioning 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 preinstalled programs are on the desktop, you can change their location by selecting 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 the function of copying some applications. This is very convenient if you need to log into them from different accounts.

You can work with a smartphone in different ways: the navigation buttons are swapped, 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 give rise to 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 smart. It works easily 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. There is a possibility of increasing the storage up to 256 GB.

For games, the firmware has a useful GPU Turbo feature. It improves the performance of the graphics chip by 60% and makes the device more energy efficient. Testing the gaming qualities of the device showed that even "heavy tanks" run smoothly at high graphics settings.

Everyday use of the smartphone in standard mode will only delight the lucky owner. Internet surfing, communication on social networks, watching videos can be carried out simultaneously. Moreover, it will not be difficult for the device to perform all tasks in sequence.

Sound

The sound characteristics of the Nova 3 are also top notch. The speakers deliver sound clearly, without distortion, even at high volumes. Low frequencies are well heard in headphones.

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

Communication

Wireless technologies are fully available to the Huawei Nova 3 smartphone. Data transmission occurs at high speed, the signal is received stably.The only point: you need to check with the sellers about the availability of a particular NFC model, because not all are 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 already quite good for such devices. The device can easily withstand a day of battery life when the screen is active for five hours.

You can watch movies in high quality for twelve hours. An hour-long game with complex graphics, with Internet access via Wi-Fi, consumes no more than seventeen percent of the charge. These numbers are impressive. If we also take into account that the battery has fast charging, then we get very good autonomy characteristics. The only thing missing for the complete delight of the phone's autonomous options is wireless charging. But this is not critical, in addition, the length of the charger cord allows you to conveniently sit near the outlet and continue to use the device while it is charging from the mains.

Specifications

Equipment

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

Output

The novelty makes a positive impression. A stylish, reliable device with high performance has every chance to lead the rating of quality smartphones. The screen performance is excellent, with both cameras taking great photos and high quality videos. The autonomous mode of operation of Huawei Nova 3 has such a duration that few models of this class can boast.

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

Consumer reviews indicate that the price of Huawei Nova 3 is consistent with the quality, and the popularity of models in 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. A device with its characteristics will suit even demanding users.

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

• No waterproof features;
• No wireless charging.

How to choose a smartphone

The market is filled with phones that are both inexpensive and of high quality. How to choose from the abundance of offers what really suits a specific user? Before buying, you need to clearly form 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 high-quality photos and videos important? Cameras with good resolution that support the latest shooting 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 the 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, prices in large stores in Russia, if they differ, are very insignificant.