Huawei nova
The Huawei nova is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2016).
2016 · Lower-mid-range · Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 141.2 x 69.1 x 7.1 mm (5.56 x 2.72 x 0.28 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
RAM3GB
Storage32GB
Main Camera12 MP · HDR
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 441 PPI screen
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 146g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,020 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗12 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2016, September. Released 2016, October
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
Mid-range — handles daily tasks well
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
OS
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 4.1
RAM
3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
441 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,020 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 3020 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
146g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
141.2 x 69.1 x 7.1 mm (5.56 x 2.72 x 0.28 in)
Build
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Colors
Prestige Gold, Mystic Silver, Titanium Grey, Obsidian Black
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - CAN-L01L11
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Huawei nova does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the Huawei nova does not have NFC.
No, the Huawei nova charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 18W (18W wired).
Yes, the Huawei nova supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Huawei nova SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Huawei nova has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Huawei nova ships with Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 4.1.
The Huawei nova uses USB Type-C.
The Huawei nova supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Huawei nova has 4.1, A2DP, LE.
