Huawei nova 2 plus
The Huawei nova 2 plus is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Kirin 659 (16 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2017).
2017 · Lower-mid-range · Android 7.0 (Nougat)ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 401 PPI screen
✓5.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 169g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,340 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Kirin 659 (16 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingPhotography
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Kirin 659 (16 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
OS
Android 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 5.1
RAM
4GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
401 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
3,340 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 3340 mAh, non-removable
Weight
169g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
153.9 x 74.9 x 6.9 mm (6.06 x 2.95 x 0.27 in)
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Colors
Aurora Blue, Grass Green, Streamer Gold, Obsidian Black, Rose Gold
