Huawei nova 3: specs, release date, camera, screen, size, reviews

Added 07.16.18 | Updated 02.26.20

Key Features of the Huawei nova 3

  • Model: nova 3
  • Brand: Huawei
  • Rating: 4.64 out of 5 (14 votes)
  • Release Date:  July 19, 2024
  • Price: 400 EUR
  • Processor: Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
  • Storage and memory: 128 GB
  • Screen: IPS LCD 6.3 inc
  • Main Camera:  Dual, 16MP
  • Selfie Camera:  Dual, 24MP

Table of contents

Huawei nova 3 Detailed Specifications in Table

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

Huawei nova 3 Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Huawei nova 3

Launch date

19 July 2024

Huawei nova 3 PricePrice

First price

400 EUR

Huawei nova 3 dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

6.18 inc (157 mm)

Width

2.9 inc ( 73.7 mm)

Depth

0.29 inc ( 7.3 mm)

Weight

5.86 oz (166 grams)

Build materials

Front/back glass, aluminum frame

Water resistant

Colors

Iris Purple, Airy blue, Primrose Gold, Red, Black

Huawei nova 3 screenScreen

Technology IPS LCD
Size

6.3 inc

Screen Area

97.4 cm2

Resolution

1080 x 2340 px

Points per inch

409 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

19.5:9

Ratio (screen:body)

84.2%

Huawei nova 3 ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Hisilicon Kirin 970 (10 nm)

Processor CPU

- Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)

Graphics processor GPU

- Mali-G72 MP12

Huawei nova 3 Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

128 GB, 6 GB RAM - PAR-TL20, PAR-AL00, PAR-LX9
128 GB, 4 GB RAM - PAR-LX1M, PAR-LX1, PAR-LX9

Memory Card Slot

microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

Huawei nova 3 SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9

User Interface

EMUI 9

Huawei nova 3 main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Dual

Specs

-16 MP, 27mm (wide), f/1.8, PDAF
-24 MP B/W, 27mm (wide), f/1.8, PDAF

Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama

Video Recording 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)

Huawei nova 3 selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Dual

Specs

-24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
-2 MP, depth sensor

Features

HDR

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Huawei nova 3 Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM only) 
CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA - PAR-TL20
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - PAR-LX1M, PAR-LX1, PAR-TL20 
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - PAR-LX9 
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - PAR-AL00
-4G - LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800) - PAR-LX1M, PAR-LX1 
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 28(700), 12(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 26(850), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500) - PAR-LX9 
LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 8(900), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) - PAR-TL20 
LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) - PAR-AL00
SIM Card Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps

Huawei nova 3 wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX HD
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC Yes (PAR-LX1 model only)
USB 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector

Huawei nova 3 Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

3750 mAh

Type

 Non-removable Li-Po

Charging

-Fast battery charging 9V/2A 18W

Huawei nova 3 sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack Yes
Radio No
Others -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Infrared face recognition, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other specifications

Others

Performance Benchmark

Huawei nova 3 antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 8 Score231707 (Position 463 out of 1145)
Antutu 7 Score206456 (Position 72 out of 2128)

See the page Huawei nova 3 Antutu where you will find details about the Antutu result of the device, rankings, and similar models

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Huawei. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Huawei nova 3 cost?

The price of the Huawei nova 3 varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 400 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Huawei nova 3 come out?

Huawei nova 3 mobile was launched on July 19, 2024 in these colors: Iris Purple, Airy blue, Primrose Gold, Red, Black.

What is the size and weight of Huawei nova 3 ?

The Huawei nova 3 has dimensions of Height: 157 mm Width: 73.7 mm Thickness: 7.3 mm and weighs approximately 166 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Huawei nova 3?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.3 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1080 x 2340 px at a pixel density of 409 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Huawei nova 3 have?

Device comes with chipset Hisilicon Kirin 970 (10 nm) with processor Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53). Huawei nova 3 is available with internal memory of 128 GB, 6 GB RAM - PAR-TL20, PAR-AL00, PAR-LX9
128 GB, 4 GB RAM - PAR-LX1M, PAR-LX1, PAR-LX9.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Huawei nova 3?

The device have a Dual rear camera setup with specs of 16 MP, 27mm (wide), f/1.8, PDAF 24 MP B/W, 27mm (wide), f/1.8, PDAF and features like LED flash, HDR, panorama

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Huawei nova 3?

The device comes with Dual front camera setup with specs of 24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide) 2 MP, depth sensor and features like HDR