Huawei nova
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Huawei nova

Complete hardware specifications, launch details and a structured technical breakdown from the TechMyte device database.

Released 2016, October
146g, 7.1mm thickness
Android 6.0.1, up to 7.0, EMUI 4.1
32GB storage, microSDXC
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Specification source: GSMArena device record.

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Full Specifications

Network

TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - CAN-L01L11
4G bands1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 38 - CAN-L01L11
SpeedHSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced2016, September. Released 2016, October
StatusDiscontinued

Body

Dimensions141.2 x 69.1 x 7.1 mm (5.56 x 2.72 x 0.28 in)
Weight146 g (5.15 oz)
SIMSingle SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
BuildGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame

Battery

TypeIPS LCD
Charging18W wired

Display

Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~70.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)

Platform

OSAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 4.1
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 506

Memory

Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal32GB 3GB RAM

Selfie camera

Single12 MP, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes

Comms

WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
NFCNo
RadioFM radio
USBUSB Type-C

Features

SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Misc

ColorsPrestige Gold, Mystic Silver, Titanium Grey, Obsidian Black
PriceAbout 200 EUR
ModelsCAN-L01L11, CAN-L02L12, CAN-L03L13, CAN-L11, CAN-L01, CAN-L12, CAZ-AL10, CAZ-TL10, CAN-L13

Main Camera

FeaturesHDR, panorama

Tests

PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 1218Basemark X: 10511
DisplayContrast ratio: 1540:1 (nominal), 2.467 (sunlight)
CameraPhoto / Video
LoudspeakerVoice 69dB / Noise 71dB / Ring 80dB
Audio qualityNoise -68.9dB / Crosstalk -95.9dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 84h