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Huawei nova 7i

Huawei nova 7i

Brand: HUAWEI
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.4" Inch
  • Camera: 48MP (1080p)
  • RAM: 8GB RAM
  • Processor: Kirin 810
  • Battery: 4200mAh
  • Launch Date: 2020, February 14
  • Storage: 128GB storage, Nano Memory
  • OS: Android 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services
  • Body: 183g, 8.7mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA
3G bands HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - JNY-L21A, JNY-L01A, JNY-L21B
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - JNY-L22A, JNY-L02A, JNY-L22B
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat13 400/75 Mbps

Launch

Announced 2020, January 30
Status Available. Released 2020, February 14

Body

Dimensions 159.2 x 76.3 x 8.7 mm (6.27 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
Weight 183 g (6.46 oz)
Build Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIM · Nano-SIM
· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type IPS LCD
Size 6.4 inches, 101.4 cm2 (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2310 pixels (~398 ppi density)

Platform

OS Android 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services
Chipset Kirin 810 (7 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.27 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x1.88 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G52 MP6

Memory

Card slot Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal 128GB 8GB RAM
UFS 2.1

Main Camera

Primary Camera 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF
Second Camera 8 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide)
Third Camera 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Fourth Camera 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Features HDR
Video 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFC No
Radio FM radio (market/region dependent)
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Battery

Type Li-Po 4200 mAh
Charging 40W wired, 70% in 30 min

Misc

Colors Midnight Black, Crush Green, Sakura Pink
Models JNY-L22B, JNY-L21A, JNY-L01A, JNY-L21B, JNY-L22A, JNY-L02A, JNY-LX2
Price About 240 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

7.5
  • Design 8 / 10
  • Display 7 / 10
  • Camera 8 / 10
  • Auto Focus 7 / 10
  • Image Quality 8 / 10
  • Performance 9 / 10
  • Features 7 / 10
  • Connectivity 8 / 10
  • Call Quality 8 / 10
  • Multimedia 7 / 10
  • Usability 6 / 10
  • Video Quality 6 / 10
  • Battery 9 / 10

PROS

  1. Powerful Performance: The 7nm Kirin 810 chipset provides excellent gaming and multitasking performance for its price range.
  2. Fast Charging: 40W SuperCharge technology rapidly charges the 4200mAh battery to 70% in just 30 minutes.
  3. Large Memory: 8GB of RAM ensures smooth multitasking without slowdowns.
  4. Solid Battery Life: 4200 mAh capacity reliably powers the device for over a full day of heavy use.
  5. Good Primary Camera: 48MP main camera delivers sharp, detailed photos in bright conditions.
  6. Solid Build Quality: The phone features a premium-feeling design with high-quality plastic and a durable build.
  7. Good Display Quality: Bright and vibrant 6.4-inch FHD+ IPS LCD screen with good viewing angles.
  8. Side-Mounted Fingerprint Scanner: Provides fast and ergonomic unlocking functionality.
  9. Expandable Storage: Supports NM (Nano Memory) cards to extend the 128GB internal storage.
  10. Headphone Jack: Retains the 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio convenience

CONS

  1. No Google Mobile Services (GMS): Lack of official Google apps (YouTube, Gmail, Maps) requires using alternative methods.
  2. No 4K Video Recording: Video recording is restricted to 1080p, lacking higher resolution or stabilization options.
  3. Average Low-Light Photography: Night mode requires some ambient light and can struggle in complete darkness.
  4. No Official IP Rating: The device lacks formal water or dust resistance certifications.
  5. Not OLED Display: Uses an IPS LCD panel rather than a more vibrant AMOLED screen.
  6. Smudge Magnet Back: The glossy plastic back panel is prone to fingerprints and requires frequent cleaning.
  7. No 5G Support: The device is limited to 4G LTE connectivity.
  8. No 90Hz/120Hz Refresh Rate: Screen is limited to a standard 60Hz, lacking the smoother refresh rate found in competitors.
  9. Mono Speaker: Down-firing speaker does not provide stereo sound for media consumption.
  10. Proprietary Memory Card: Requires Huawei's Nano Memory (NM) card for storage expansion instead of standard MicroSD.

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