Huawei Nova smartphone user manual. Overview Huawei Nova: Compact standard. Hardware platform: processor, memory, speed
After going to sell a Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphone with a non-standard aspect ratio of screen and explosion design, manufacturers of technology thought about the release of their answers and variations. For Huawei, this experiment was the model Nova 2i. The smartphone received a large 6-inch display on the entire front panel with the aspect ratio of 18: 9. At the same time, the price of the device is democratic and does not exceed 18,000 rubles. Well, as part of the test we will try to appreciate the convenience of such a large screen, not forgetting and about the main functions of the smart phone.
In the fall, Huawei introduced the NOVA 2I smartphone. The model has become the first in the line of the manufacturer with, the so-called, unprofamless design. In fact, this format provides for the maximum large screen, occupying almost the entire area of \u200b\u200bthe front part and a more comfortable aspect ratio - the smartphone is a little stretched in length, it is much more convenient to take it with one hand.
In addition to the 5.93 inch screen, the novelty received a thin magnesium aluminum case with a fingerprint scanner and two double cameras: the main 16 + 2 MPIX, as well as frontal - 13 + 2 MPIX. In Technical Plan Huawei Nova 2i - a good middling. Here is a productive processor Hisilicon KIRIN 659 with MALI-T830 MP2 graphics, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of internal memory. In communication plan, the device boasts the presence of support for LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2 with APTX and a slot for two SIM cards.
Technical Specifications Huawei Nova 2i
iD \u003d "SUB0"\u003e| Characteristic | Description |
| Case materials: | magnesium aluminum alloy, glass |
| Operating system: | Android 7.0, user shell EMUI 5.1 |
| Screen: | diagonal 5.93 inches, IPS, resolution 1080x2160 Points (407 PPI), Recognition up to ten simultaneous touchs, Protective glass with 2.5D effect |
| CPU: | 8-core Hisilicon KIRIN 659 (4 Cortex-A53 kernels for 2.36 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 kernels for 1.7 GHz) |
| Graphic processor: | Mali-T830 MP2 |
| RAM: | 4 GB |
| Flash memory: | 64 GB + microSD memory card slot |
| Type SIM card: | two Nanosim, one of which is combined with a microSD slot |
| Mobile connection: | EDGE / GPRS / GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), WCDMA (850/900/1900/2100 MHz), LTE Cat.6 (800/1800/2600 MHz) |
| Communications: | One-band Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth 4.2, APTX, MicroUSB connector for charge / sync, 3.5 mm for headset |
| Navigation: | GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, Beidou |
| Sensors: | light sensor, approximation sensor, accelerometer / gyroscope, magnetometer (digital compass), fingerprint scanner, sound with Huawei Histen technology |
| Main camera: | Double: 16 MPIX (F / 1.8) + 2 MPIX, LED flash, autofocus, recording video in FullHD |
| Front-camera: | Double: 13 MPIX (F / 1.8) + 2 MPIX |
| Battery: | valid, 3340 mAh |
| Sizes, weight: | 156.2 × 75.2 × 7.5 mm, 164 g |
| Protection against dust, water and drops: | not |
| Available colors: | Black, blue, gold |
Delivery set and first impressions
id \u003d "sub1"\u003eHuawei Nova 2i comes in a box made of hard cardboard white. The name of the model is applied on the front side of the packaging. Accessories from the kit are decomposed into separate boxes. In addition to the smartphone itself, there is a cable for synchronization and charging with a microUSB connector, a power generation adapter, a clip for opening a SIM card tray, wired stereo chamber, transparent plastic pad (bumper), instruction and warranty card.
Having pulled out a smartphone out of the box, notice that it is very similar to the previous devices of the Huawei Nova line. The same rounded side facets, materials and inserts. Huawei Nova 2i is very thin and easy to slight. Dimensions - 156.2 × 75.2 × 7.5 mm, 164 grams. Reducing the size of the hull reached the edge reduction around the display. On the left and right they reach only 2 mm.
The apparatus is surprising perfectly in hand. In many ways, this is due to the aspect ratio - the device is stretched in length. Because of this, the width corresponds to the classic 5-inch models. Keep the device with one hand surprisingly comfortable.
Huawei Nova 2i comes to the Russian market in four color versions: blue, black and gold. At my disposal was the device in blue execution.
Design and appearance
id \u003d "sub2"\u003eThe appearance of a smartphone from the 10 people surveyed by me I liked everything without exception. The owners of the iPhone noted that the novelty very much reminded them of the iPhone 6 / 6s Plus and iPhone 7 Plus. In many ways, this is due to the similarity of the shape of the body and the materials of the finish. Thus, in the Huawei apparatus, the rear part is made of a magnesium-aluminum alloy sheet, in which there are inserts from plastic from above and below. It is in these inserts that mobile network antennas are located, Wi-Fi. GPS / GLONASS, Bluetooth.
The use of sandblasting technology made it possible to create a pleasant surface to the touch and give the body a stylish matte appearance. The coating is very resistant to mechanical exposure. Absadins do not appear on the paint, if the smartphone is worn with keys in your pocket.
The rounded edges of the screen are made using 2.5D technology and allow the smartphone perfectly positioned in the hand. In general, the device is perceived as a very kind and expensive device.
Almost the entire front part occupies a touchscreen with a diagonal of 5.93 inches. Taking into account the thin edges on the sides, it seems that the gadget has no framework at all. In addition, the top and bottom of the edge are also small. It looks very impressive. The protective glass of the display has a oleophobic coating, fingerprints remain, but erased quickly and easily.
Above the screen is a speaker for telephone conversations. His volume is enough to communicate in a noisy room or on the road. To the left of the speaker there is a built-in LED indicator. It flashes when entering incoming messages, phone calls, battery discharge. It can be disabled or reconfigured in the corresponding menu item. Here you can see the approximation sensors, lighting. Front camera in Huawei Nova 2i double. Both cameras are on the right side.
There are no buttons or other elements under the screen. Instead, the Huawei logo. Function keys are fully integrated into the on-screen shell.
On the bottom face of the right there are openings of the dynamics for external calls and music, on the left - microphone. Here you can see a hole for connecting headphones with a 3.5 mm connector. The center is the USB Type C port for connecting the phone to a computer and charging.
I would appreciate the work of the main dynamics for a strong fourth. The sound is quite powerful and loud, although the detail is not the highest quality. Nevertheless, the melodies do not hoars and do not hiss. If the speaker is closed with hand or finger, the volume drops by 90%. About this fact It is worth knowing when you put the device into the lady's bag, or winter clothes. So you can skip an important call.
On the upper face you can see the second microphone for noise reduction. The right side of the loudness button is located, the screen on / lock key. Keys are pressed hard, but very clearly. Error triggered during testing was not detected.
The tray for two SIMIM SIM cards is located on the left side surface. You can open it with the help of a clip from the kit, or using the usual stationery clip. One of the SIM card connections is combined with a microSD memory card connector. This configuration does not allow you to use two SIM cards and a memory card. Have to choose.
On the back, you can see two camera lens: 16 MPIX and 2 MPIXs. Cameras make pictures with autofocus, there is a LED flash. Cameras perform at 2 mm relative to the surface of the case.
Just below the center is the fingerprint scanner having a round shape. With it, you can not only unlock the device, but also to respond to calls, turn off the alarm clock, view the list of open applications (for this you need to carry out your finger up the sensor), open the notification panel (Conduct) and erase notifications (double tapping on the sensor). Moreover, the user can create a secure zone for storing confidential information and classified applications, which will be accessed by fingerprint.
Dactyloscopic sensor works fast enough and, most importantly, for sure. The official website of Huawei speaks about 0.3 seconds to recognition, and it looks like the truth. During testing, he unmistakably recognized my prints and did not react to strangers. Total can be saved in the device's memory up to five prints.
Screen. Graphic features
id \u003d "sub3"\u003eHuawei Nova 2i has a screen, a diagonal of which is 5.93 inches. The display is made using IPS technology with anti-reflective coating and without air layer. Resolution - 1080x2160, pixel density - 407 PPI, aspect ratio 18: 9. Due to the high resolution, the picture looks great. Review angles are maximal. Under the right sunlight, the image remains readable, the screen does not glare.
The brightness of the backlight is comfortable in most use scenarios, plus the auto-adjustment works correctly. The gadget is equipped with a light sensor, thanks to which he can independently adjust the brightness level to work in these conditions.
The picture looks good, pure and plausible. The frame around the screen is quite narrow: about 2 mm on the sides and 9 mm from above and below. From my own experience I will say that reading text from the elongated screen is much more convenient. And on the other hand, it is very uncomfortable to reach the top of the screen, and when watching a video, you will face black stripes on the sides. Autoshopping does not work here.
If we talk about the sensitivity of the screen, then on touch, it reacts quickly and recognizes gestures without any problems. Total device supports up to ten simultaneous touches. Also, the gadget without difficulty understands the touch in loose gloves.
In Huawei Nova 2i there is a approximation sensor that blocks the display when making a smartphone to the ear. The user can also configure the control of individual smartphone features using gestures on the screen.
The device has a vision protection regime that reduces the level of ultraviolet screen emission. This mode prevents eye fatigue with long-term use of the smartphone. Also in the settings there is a control mode in gloves - it is suitable for our winter.
Hardware platform: processor, memory, speed
id \u003d "sub4"\u003eThe work of the Huawei Nova 2i smartphone provides an 8-core chip of Hisilicon KIRIN 659 (4 Cortex-A53 kernels of 2.36 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 kernels of 1.7 GHz), as well as a MALI-T830 MP2 graphic coprocessor. When loading, the smartphone housing is almost not heated. Exception in this sense - productive games. In this case, after 10-15 minutes, the housing is still slightly heated.
RAM in the 4 GB smartphone, and the built-in memory is 64 GB, from which about 56 GB is available to the user. Memory cards are supported up to 128 GB, the trial the connector is aligned with a slot under the SIM card. This means that you will have to use either a card or nanosim.
If we talk about the operation of the interface, then in the course of the test, I did not notice any glitches and brakes at all. Plus, the EMUI user shell is perfectly optimized, so lags and brackets were not observed.
All games from the standard test kit were launched without problems. More productive also worked, but not without restrictions, although all this was not critical in most cases. FullHD video is reproduced without a bracket, the work of the browser is also stable. Summing up in terms of performance, I note that it is very and very sufficient.
It is also worth noting the use of the AKM4376A DAC. Thanks to this fact, the smartphone can sometimes please even the most legible music lovers. With a high-quality headset listening to music with Huawei Nova 2i nice.
Communication capabilities
id \u003d "sub5"\u003eAs I have already noted above, Huawei Nova 2I received the support of two Nano SIM cards. In the smartphone installed one radio module. This means that when any activity is happening on one of the cards, for example, an incoming call, the second goes offline. Working with SIM cards is implemented in the simplest way: after installing both SIMs in the smartphone device, it will offer to assign to which one to call, send messages and access the Internet.
With 3G / 4G networks, a SIM card can operate in any slot, but at the same time in this mode only one of them can function. To change the settings of the slots of the card, you do not need to change places - it can be done directly from the phone menu.
The smartphone supports all modern communication networks: 2G / 3G and 4G CAT. 6 at Russian frequencies (4G TDD LTE: Band 38/40 and 4G FDD LTE: Band 1/3/7/8/20), confidently receives a signal and does not lose it without visible reasons.
it is rime that in Huawei Nova 2i there is a program option that allows you to improve the quality of receiving the signal, it is called "signal +". In Huawei, they declare that in the next smartphone they applied not a double, but "Triple virtual antenna Signal + 2.0".
Testing network 4G megaphone. SpeedTest.net speeds are about 35 Mbps.
Talk on the phone comfortable. At the dynamics, a good volume of volume, and the interlocutors during the testing of bad hearing did not complain.
The device can work with Wi-Fi wireless networks 802.11 b / g / n (only 2.5 GHz), Bluetooth version 4.2. Modules work quickly and without failures.
The smartphone supports Wi-Fi Direct, you can organize a wireless access point via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth channels. The "smart" function Wi-Fi + allows you to automatically switch between Wi-Fi network and mobile data network. The microUSB connector supports the connection of external devices in USB OTG mode. But NFC in the device is not, for the same reason Android Pay does not work.
Of the additional communication facilities it is worth noting GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou (a standard Google Maps cartography is built into the smartphone). The radius of the navigation error during testing is about 3 meters, which is very few. Gadget perfectly copes with the role of the navigator.
Duration of work
id \u003d "sub6"\u003eThe smartphone has a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 3340 mAh. In testing conditions with the number of calls for 30 minutes a day, watching Internet pages about 1.5 hours after 4G, listening to MP3 player through a headset about 2.5 hours a day the device worked for 30 hours. When watching a video, the gadget worked for 7 hours 20 minutes, in the navigator mode - 3 hours and 40 minutes. As a result, the device has to be charged every 1.5 days. If you use a smartphone in a less intense mode, it will work 2-2.5 days.
From the point of view of autonomy, the device is slightly better than most models of the same class. Nevertheless, Huawei has provided three profiles using a battery with full-speaking names: a productive, "smart" (auto-adjust processor power depending on the task being performed) and energy saving.
Accumulator battery is charging about two hours. Wireless charging The device does not support, but the "fast charge" mode is present. Fast charging technology provides a charge level of 45% for 30 minutes. And if you charge Huawei Nova 2i only 10 minutes, charge is enough for 2 hours of conversation or 6 hours listening to music.
User Interface and Operating System
id \u003d "sub7"\u003eHuawei Nova 2i running the Android 7.0 Nougat operating system and EMUI user interface 5.1.
For those who are familiar with this shell, will not work to figure out. Supported work with gestures, there is an additional virtual control button, folded on the screen into a circular menu. The navigation panel is modified, divided into several tabs, there is a convenient timeline of events on the first one, on the next one you can find the quick access menu to the main settings, and another menu can be called from the bottom, where you can find a flashlight, voice recorder and some other useful features. and settings.
Among other things, the user can select the effect when unlocking or moving between desktops, select the style of icons, fonts, as well as response to an incoming call when bringing the phone to the ear. There is here a translation function to a silent mode when turning down the screen down, as well as the tilt of the phone to streamline the widgets. In general, a lot of things that should like especially impressive people.
More in stock Several built-in decorations with the possibility of free and paid downloads of new, as well as very cute pictures for the lock screen. This is one of the rare cases when, purchasing a new smartphone, you do not have to change the built-in backgrounds and topics to new ones. There is a mode of automatic shift of wallpaper, when pictures are set in chaotic order; For this, the smartphone you only need to shake.
If you do not like this kind, then one tap in the menu can return to the standard android solution with a separate application menu.
Among the pre-installed are standard for the manufacturer of the application: Free Yandex programs, Browser Opera, Clean Master, Booking.com booking service, Sberbank online, Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram.
Lovers of a healthy lifestyle can take advantage of the health application, which includes an analyzer of your activity, sports loads, nutrition, etc.
Camera. Photo and video features
id \u003d "sub8"\u003eIn this smartphone, four cameras! Double modules 16 + 2 MPIX for the main and 13 + 2 MPIX for the front camera are used. Wrouders of smartphone are available features such as post-focus (when you can change the focus on the picture already taken) and the rear layout. Both functions work, but they work somehow roughly, at least if you put the battery slider into the middle, or too aggressively, if you unscrew it to the maximum.
With a low level of lighting, the main camera is turned on, that is, the image and stretching of the image up to 12 MPIX, however, special algorithms are used, which are trying to pull the image vertically. In this regard, there are minimal distortions of the picture.
In general, the Huawei Nova 2I camera makes high-quality pictures with almost any lighting conditions with minimal artifacts.
The camera control menu as a whole is familiar to previous models. The gesture of the left is called menu with a variety of modes, to the right - the camera settings menu (resolution of the picture, buttons control, etc.), and the menu of manual shooting settings is called below. In it, as usual, you can independently control the focus, the speed of the shutter, ISO, the exposure and white balance. With difficult lighting conditions, HDR mode is useful. It works adequately, noticeably improving the working out of the details.
The Huawei Nona 2i camera can shoot video with a maximum resolution of 1920 × 1080 at a speed of 30 or 60 FPS with stereo sound. There is also the possibility of a SLO-MO slow motion in a resolution of 720p at a speed of 120 frames per second.
The front camera removes well, but she picks up the quality of lighting. Even in the light twilight, lit words begin to appear. Nevertheless, the camera can be successfully used for selfie, live broadcasts in social networks, etc.
RESULTS
id \u003d "sub9"\u003eAfter two week testing, it can be said that Huawei Nova 2i is a very strong mid-level phamblet. It has a good screen quality with minimal edges on the sides. In addition, the device works very quickly and perfectly copes with its tasks. Numerous social network applications, messengers, mail, photo, video, navigation, banking, entertainment - all this works without any problems. Nothing freezes and does not tupit. In many ways, this is the merit of Android 7.0 Nougat, but also in Huawei did not spoil anything, as happens to OPPO and VIVO.
The device has an attractive appearance and excellent assembly. The device boasts the presence of 2 SIM cards, support for 4G. Also there is a fingerprint sensor. Starting time also corresponds to the average values \u200b\u200bof the market.
The flaws can be attributed to the combined memory card slot and the second SIM card, as well as the absence of NFC and, as a result, the impossibility of using contactless payments Android Pay. It is also not clear why the manufacturer refused two-band Wi-Fi.
Huawei Nova 2i competitors abound. First of all, this LG Q6A (also has a cramless screen), Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) and Meizu M5 Note. These models are 2,000-3,000 rubles cheaper, however, by iron, they slightly inferior to Huawei Fablet. But LG Q6, ASUS Zenfone 3 Ze552KL, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4x and Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) offer similar functionality and iron, and the cost here is comparable.
Benefits
Metal housing
Excellent appearance and high-quality assembly
Good screen
Qualitative cameras
LTE CAT support. 6.
disadvantages
No support for NFC, and therefore Android Pay
No support for 5 GHz Wi-Fi
The memory card slot is combined with the second SIM card (type Nanosim)
Widget from Socialmart.For the Day of Publication Huawei Nova 2i, you could buy at a price of 17,990 rubles.
On sale since 2016 (October);
Weight, dimensions: 146 grams. , 141.2 x 69.1 x 7.1 mm. ;
32 GB memory, 3 GB RAM;
Battery: Built-in Li-PO 3020 Mah battery;
Screen 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2, 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16: 9 Ratio;
OS, GPU: Android 6.0.1 - 7.0; EMUI 4.1, Adreno 506;
Price: About 300 EUR (cost at starting sales);
Color: Prestige Golden, Mystic Silver, Titanium Gray, Obsidian Black.
Features Huawei Nova (CAN-L01L11, CAN-L02L12, CAN-L03L13, CAN-L11, CAN-L01)
Processors, OS.
Preset operating system: Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) - 7.0 (Nougat); EMUI 4.1.
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8953 SNAPDRAGON 625 (14 NM).
Processor: Octa-Core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53.
Graphic processor: Adreno 506.
Main specifications
GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS.
Wireless Networks: Wi-Fi 802.11 B / G / N, Wi-Fi Direct, Access point.
Support Bluetooth: 4.1, A2DP, LE.
Characteristics USB: Type-C 1.0 Reversible Connector.
Radio: FM Radio.
Instructions for Huawei Nova Download PDF
Official instruction on PDF format for Huawei Nova.. File can be downloaded below - click on the "Upload Instructions" link and select the appropriate OS item, then right-click on it and find the "Save Link How ..." menu. You can read the instructions in the standard browser or in Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can download this program for free on Adobe.com. In the tablet, the PDF reader program is already installed.
cellular
2G: GSM / HSPA / LTE.
3G: GSM 850/900/1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (Dual-SIM model only).
4G (LTE): HSDPA 850/900 / 1900/2100 - CAN-L01L11.
Data transfer rate: yes.
Sensors and additional features
Sensors: Dactyloscopic fingerprint (REAR-Mounted), accelerometer, gyroscopic sensor, contactless reading, compass.
Messengers: - Quick Battery Charging Mode
- MP4 / H.264 Right
- photo / video editor
- Document Editor.
Browser: HTML5.
Optional: - Quick battery charging mode
- MP4 / H.264 Right
- MP3 / EAAC + / WAV / Flac Rug
- photo / video editor
- Document Editor.
No NFC Sensor (near contactless communication)
Record video, photography
Main: 12 MP, 1 / 2.9 ", 1.25 Vμm), Phase Detection Autofocus, LED Flash, Check Quality.
Frontal: 8 MP.
Extra. Opportunities: geo-tags, focus on touch, definition of persons, HDR, panorama mode.
Video: [Email Protected], quality checking.
Record video main chamber: [Email Protected], [Email Protected]
Record video Selfie Camera: [Email Protected]
Frontal (Selfie) Camera: 8 MP ()
Screen
Emotion 4.1 UI.
Display size 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~ 70.6% Screen attitude to device). Resolution - 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16: 9 Ratio (~ 441 PPI DENSITY). IPS LCD Capacitive touch screen, 16m colors.
Huawei actively expands the expansion on the Russian market, and the Huawei Nova smartphone was created to conquer the average price segment.
The device can be called ideal for its category, because in many parameters it exceeds competitors. About the pros, minuses and other features of Huawei Nova can be found in our review.
Specifications Huawei Nova
- Processor: 8-nuclear Snapdragon 625 (Cortex-A53 to 2 GHz).
- Graphics: Adreno 506.
- RAM: 3 GB.
- Internal memory: 32 GB, support for microSD up to 128 GB.
- Display: 5 inches, Full HD, TFT IPS, 423 PPI, 2,5D glass, glove control.
- Main camera: 12 megapixel, Sony IMX286, 1.25 μm, F / 2.2, two-tone LED flash, phase autofocus, video recording in the format 3840 x 2160 pixels.
- Front camera: 8-MP, smoothing function of skin deficiencies.
- Platform: Android 6.0 Marshmallow and corporate shell EMUI 4.1.
- Networks: 2G, 3G and 4G.
- Hybrid slot for SIM and MicroSD.
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi (802.11a / B / G / N / AC).
- USB Type-C and 3.5-mm headphone jack.
- The fingerprint scanner.
- Battery: Built-in, 3020 mAh.
- Dimensions: 141.2 x 69.1 x 7.1 mm, weight: 146 grams.
A smartphone came to review without a complete configuration, so in this matter we will confess the official site. Huawei Nova is sold with a 2A charger, a USB Type-C cable, headset and clip.
Design and ergonomics
Huawei Nova combines the branded for the manufacturer design and interesting solutions from Nexux 6P. The front panel is standard - the self-camera is located on top, the approximation sensor, the LED indicator of notifications and the conversational speaker below - according to the tradition of the manufacturer's logo.
The panel is covered with protective glass (2.5d), black frames around the display, although noticeable in a white version of the gadget, but very thin and do not go to comparison with what we have seen on Xiaomi Mi5 or Leeco LE 2.
The rear panel is made in the image and similarity of Nexus 6p. At the top of the back is a horizontal glass insert, in which the main camera and flash are located. In the dark color of the body, this strip masks the camera and an outbreak, but in our case it is rather the opposite - makes them more noticeable. Just below, you can find a slightly recessed fingerprint scanner, chromed along the contour.
At the bottom of the rear panel is the Huawei logo, trademarks and a small silver insert.
Power and volume buttons are located on the right and easily accessible when controlling the device with one hand. If you look closely, you can see that the power key is circled with a red line. At the top of the right face there is an antenna strip.
On the left side there is a connector for the tray of a SIM card and a memory card that is extracted with a special clip. Above - again antenna strip.
The lower line of the device placed the USB Type-C connector, the openings of the main dynamics, two antenna strips and two notable screws / screws.
On the top of the face you can find a 3.5 mm connector for headphones and a microphone hole.
In general, the location of the elements can be called more than habitual. It is convenient to use the smartphone, you can practically get used to something.
As for ergonomics, Huawei Nova deserves only positive feedback. A 5-inch smartphone is conveniently lying in hand and is felt monolithically, which helps the excellent quality assembly of the metal case. In addition, the weight of the apparatus is only 146 grams, and the thickness is 7.1 mm. Find some kind of backlash, the screens and other flaws did not succeed, except that the "swing" volume is slightly risen, but does not make extra sounds.
The disadvantage can be called a display of the display that does not resist the collection of fingerprints and fatty divorces, but it is easy to remove them thanks to the oleophobic coating. Also, it may seem slippery the back of the device, there is a chance that it can slip out of the hand.
Performance
In Huawei Nova, the manufacturer decided to abandon the Kirin's own chipsets in favor of the Snapdragon 625 8-core processor, which should attract many users, because Qualcomm chipsets are considered more powerful and stable. ADRENO 506 is used as a graphics accelerator, the amount of RAM is 3 GB, 32 GB.
Despite the fact that a more powerful stuffing is available on the market, the smartphone copes with all the tasks set, ranging from the use of social networks and messengers, ending with 3D graphics games and a large number of tabs in the browser.
It is worth noting the extremely fast interface operation, smooth scrolling in browsers and excellent performance in games, ranging from Fruit Ninja, ending Modern Combat 5. Of course, after a long gaming session, the back panel heats up a bit, but in moderation.
Testing in benchmarks:
Display
A high-quality day and night a picture provides a 5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920 × 1080 points and a pixel density of 441 PPI, which is manufactured using IPS technology. All this is more than enough smartphone of the average price category.
The minimum brightness and imperial mode provide comfort when using the device at night, the maximum brightness is enough in daylight.
The viewing angles are wide, obvious lights and foreign shades is not observed. The picture is bright, clear and just pleases the eyes. In the settings, it is possible to adjust the color temperature and include vision protection mode.
Cameras and photos
The main chamber obtained the Sony IMX286 matrix by 12 meters with a light luminosity F / 2.2, autofocus and flash. The quality of the pictures is pleasantly surprised, and in most cases the automatic mode is perfectly coping. Of course, the quality of photos loses a little losing or Huawei P9, but the latter use a more trumped double chamber.
Photos during daytime lighting are obtained by detailed and clear.
With weak lighting or shooting at night, minor noises may appear, but there is no speech grain or explicit closures.
In general, the principle of shooting in conditions of lack of light is simple - the more of this very light on the object, the better the picture.
With the shooting from a close distance, the device copes perfectly, the back background is even closed with macro shot.
The permission of the front chamber is 8 megapixel, it makes the standard snapshots for the price category and, if necessary, hides cosmetic disadvantages.
EMUI 4.1 Interface on Android 6.0 Marshmallow
In the hands and eyes of users - the familiar corporate envelope EMUI 4.1, based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and received all the familiar and familiar superstructures and the functions that we met in Honor 8 or Huawei Y6II.
From pre-installed applications, we note the standard set: Sberbank online, IVI.ru, Yandex, Opera, classmates, Mail.Ru mail, etc.
Not first note the convenience of setting up the navigation panel. Especially relevant, when switching from another smartphone with an excellent location of the "Home" buttons, "Back" and "Menu".
The fingerprint scanner has additional functions: With it, you can make a photo, answer the call, turn off the alarm clock, open the notifications panel and overleep photos. The sensor itself works perfectly with an accuracy of 95 percent.
Autonomy
Despite the standard amount of battery in 3020 mAh, Huawei Nova holds a charge very well and almost with any scenaries with a reserve lives to the evening. If you do not include games and constantly do not hang on social networks, the smartphone is enough for two days. We in testing it was that it was.
The company Huawei is a corporation that is a major player in the market of telecommunications equipment and mobile devices. Smartphones and tablets of the company are deservedly enjoyed greatly popular due to their reliability and quite a democratic price.
This article is devoted to one of the innovations of Huawei - NOVA 2 smartphone.
A little about Huawei
Few people know that Huawei received world recognition thanks to the release of smartphones and other electronic gadgets, the firm began a lot later.
Huawei began counting its history in 1987. Hen Zhengfei, a former officer, who served in the engineering corps of China was created by the company's creator. From the very beginning, all the efforts of the company were thrown on the creation of their own telephone switch.
To earn money on production and research, the first three years of the company had to work the branch of the communications company from Hong Kong.
In 1993, due to the stubborn work and the investment of the entire profit in the creation of the Research Center, the Company submitted to the public the first switcher of its own production C & C08. The company immediately spoke, because before that in China everyone was represented by foreign developments. In 1994, a profitable contract for deploying a telephone network in China was concluded with the company. This moment can be considered the beginning of the triumphal procession of Huawei in the world.
To date, Huawei is a respected and well-known manufacturer in the telecommunications equipment market, the company's developments are used in 170 countries of the world.
Along the way, with the development of telecommunication technologies, the company has established a production of mobile phones. The company announced its first phone in 2003, and six years later saw the world's first smartphone on the basis of the Android operating system. In 2011, the first tablet PC company was released - Huawei MediaPad.
Currently, Huawei smartphones on functionality and quality are not lagging behind such giants like Samsung and Apple.
And now we will return to the review of Huawei Nova 2 - a smartphone of the Chinese company released in mid-2017.
Unpacking gadget and configuration analysis
The smartphone comes in a small white cardboard box with the inscription Huawei Nova 2. There are two packs with a set of delivery, as well as the gadget itself.
The box discovered the following:
- Device himself.
- Inexpensive bumper cover for Huawei Nova 2. A very useful thing is actually. You can immediately use a smartphone, without fearing to scratch a new beautiful case.
- Wired headset. A cheap and simple accessory, nothing special, but the fact of the existence of deliveries is pleasant.
- Power supply for a device that supports fast charging function.
- Type-C USB cable.
- Clip for extracting the tray of SIM-cards.
- Documentation comprising a brief guide for basic functions and warranty card.
Equipment, you can say quite good. Not every manufacturer will put in the box cover to the smartphone, not to mention the headset.
Body Design and Performance
The smartphone looks very interesting, although the front panel design is almost no different from its predecessor. Front is rounded to the ends at Huawei Nova 2 (the instruction will help to deal with the device and functions) the body all-metal housing itself, only on the upper and lower ends there are inserts from the plastic necessary for the operation of the antennas. On the back panel painted white (There are other color solutions), in the upper left corner, there are camera lenses and an outbreak. Just below the center of the rear of the smartphone there is a dactyloscopic scanner. The gadget of the gadget is matte, but fingerprint collects a bit. The smartphone does not have any sharp face. Everything is neatly rounded.
On the bottom, the socket of the new universal USB Type-C interface came to replace the standard miniUSB.
Despite the five-year screen, you won't call a big smartphone. His nice to hold in his hand. Creates an impression of an expensive apparatus. Perhaps the smartphone itself is a little slippery, but it does not matter. It is quite possible to use the huawei nova 2 case-bumper.
Face to the people: Huawei Nova 2 screen
The novelty boasts an IPS matrix with fullHD resolution. The image is bright, the viewing angles are chic. Even with a bright sun, working with the gadget is quite comfortable, but only subject to the placement in the brightness level parameters to the maximum value.
During the production of the smartphone, low-temperature polycrystalline silicon technology was applied to ensure better image quality.
The display has a qualitative thanks to what fingerprints on the screen are easily erased.
20 megapixels in front. Selfie is our all!
The "chip" of this smartphone is that it has a 20 megapixel front chamber. Many, the first time reading about the Huawei Nova 2 front camera in the Gadget Review, think that an annoying typograph was crushed in the description. But no! Support for permission in 20 megapixels - pure truth.
With such a frontal chamber, the gadget is a real find for selfie lovers. Huawei is exactly what positions its device. Built-in software allows you to proceed a picture, for example, make a beautiful blur background in the background or apply the effects to the face in the photo.
Why the smartphone two cameras behind?
The main chamber of Huawei Nova 2 on the rear panel is represented by a dual optical module. One of them has a resolution of 12 megapixels, the second - 8. Why do you need these dancing with a tambourine? Well, firstly, with the help of two modules you can implement an optical zoom. It is even twofold, but optically full. Secondly, such a constructive solution is designed to provide interesting photos in portrait mode.
When using a portrait mode, a high-quality image of a person in the foreground is put forward to the first place, while everything is in the picture in the picture, is blurred to get the best result. Such processing technique has the name "Bokeh effect". This effect is often used by photographers using the specialized programs on a personal computer for blurring the back background.
In itself, this "double-eyed" solution is interesting and has already been used in some models of Huawei smartphones.
Sound: Find for music love
Audio delivery at the Huawei Nova 2 smartphone in characteristics are superior to many opponents. In this gadget, the company applied its software package Huawei Histen, which contains improved sound processing algorithms. Do not forget about the use of audio accounts with an AK4376A built-in amplifier in this apparatus. Chip manufacturer - ASAHI KASEI Microdevices.
Most sound settings are available only when the stereo handlers are connected. It is understandable. The external speaker will not give the necessary sound quality, and many of the necessary frequencies are simply not hear with this playback. But if the master of the smartphone is undemanding to the quality of the sound, then the audio data of the outdoor dynamics will fully arrange.
When using headphones, everything becomes in its place. The sound of the new Huawei is simply awesome. The sound is soft, but at the same time deep, has peculiar velvety shades.
FM radio new smartphone did not get. Some consider it a minus.
The voice recorder in the smartphone is present, recording sound at the level.
Test "Iron": processor and performance
In the Huawei Nova smartphone of the first generation, the company applied the Qualcomm Shapdgragon 625 processor. With a new model, it was decided to go to the experiment. In the production of NOVA 2, the corporation used the 8-core processor of its own development of Hisilicon KIRIN 659, made by technology 16 nm.
Huawei Nova 2 smartphone in tests showed performance comparable to its predecessor. The only difference can be called a more stable and fast work of a smartphone with a large number of open applications, probably due to the volume of RAM in 4 GB.
In gaming applications, Huawei Nova 2 features allow him to keep a strong middle snone. With maximum settings of graphics parameters in "heavy" games, jerking pictures are observed. For comfortable work with games, it is better to choose the average settings.
Wireless modules - flying
In the smartphone Huawei Nova 2, you can insert two Nano SIM cards. It is also possible to use a memory card instead of the second SIM. Considering that the device already has on board 64 GB of RAM, then from its expansion due to the card it is possible to refuse. In the Huawei Nova 2 smartphone, only one radio module is characteristic, so the SIM cards will work alternately. The device supports 4G network (LTE).
Bluetooth version 4.2 allows you to connect wireless stereo machines for a comfortable listening to your favorite music, which is very cool, given the presence of an audio account for sound processing. NFC, unfortunately, the smartphone is not supported. It caused a perplexity of the company's decision to use in the novelty the Wi-Fi module with a frequency of 2.4 GHz. In the model of this level, I would like the presence of a modern module with a frequency of 5 GHz.
The GPS module "on the cold" starts quickly, there are no complaints about its work.
Autonomy
The smartphone has a built-in accumulator with a capacity of 2950 mAh. With such a capacity of special wonders of autonomy not to wait. When watching a video, the smartphone will last 6-7 hours, and it will be possible to play no more than 3 hours. No matter how cool, and with active use, charging the gadget will have to at least once a day. In such a situation, only the fact that the smartphone supports fast charging is pleased.
Final verdict
Huawei Nova 2 is an interesting smartphone. Pleasant, well lies in hand. The characteristics of Huawei Nova 2 are not impressive, but they are enough for most users who do not require the flagship performance device. The average price of Huawei Nova 2 is 20 thousand Russian rubles. The autonomy of the device is not a strong side, but many modern devices also do not boast a long time without a socket.
The strong side of the gadget is his cameras. The powerful frontal chamber will have to see the selfie lovers, and the fashionable dual main chamber will not leave indifferent other due to the well-implemented portrait mode.
Using the audio account for playing music made it possible to get a great sound when listening to headphones, which will delight people using a smartphone as a player.
The advantages of the smartphone can still be attributed to the fact that it works under the control of the modern Android 7.0 operating system in a bundle with the Huawei - EMUI brand shell.
Now about unpleasant. With decent characteristics of the smartphone Huawei Nova 2 and the price of 20 thousand rubles causes a misunderstanding of the company's policies for some solutions regarding wireless modules. Is it possible to add support for NFC and Wi-Fi with a frequency of 5 GHz?
Smartphone Huawei Nova 2 will find its buyer. Not everyone will find fault in Wi-Fi or battery autonomous time. The decisive factor in choosing, most likely there will be powerful optical modules and audio accounts.
This is the official instruction for Huawei Nova in Russian, which is suitable for Android 6.0. In case you updated your Huawei smartphone to more "fresh" version or "rolled out" to earlier, then you should try other detailed instructions to operate, which will be presented below. We also suggest familiarizing yourself with the fast user instructions in the format question - answer.
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Settings-\u003e About the phone :: Android version (a few clicks on the item will be launched "Easter egg") ["from the box" version of android - 6.0].
We continue to customize the smartphone
How to update drivers on Huawei
You need to go to "Settings -\u003e About Phone -\u003e Version of the nucleus"
How to enable Russian keyboard layout
Go to Arzde "Settings-\u003e Language and input-\u003e Select Language"
How to connect 4G or switch to 2G, 3G
"Settings-\u003e More-\u003e Mobile Network-\u003e Data Transmission"
What to do if you have turned on children's mode and forgot password
Go to "Settings-\u003e Language and keyboard-\u003e Section (keyboard and input methods) -\u003e put a tick opposite" GOVER Voting "
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Settings-\u003e Screen :: Screen Motor Direct (Remove Tick)
How to install a melody for alarm clock?
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Settings-\u003e Screen-\u003e Brightness-\u003e Right (increase); left (reduction); Auto (automatic adjustment).
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Settings-\u003e Battery-\u003e Energy Saving (put a tick)
Enable battery charge status display in percent
Settings-\u003e Battery-\u003e Battery charge
How to transfer phone numbers from the SIM card to the phone's memory? Import numbers from SIM
- Go to the "Contacts" app
- Click on the "Options" -\u003e button Select "Import / Export"
- Choose from where you need to import contacts -\u003e "Import with SIM card"
How to add contact blacklist or block phone number?
How to set up the Internet if the Internet does not work (for example, MTS, Beeline, Tele2, Life)
- You can contact the operator
- Or read the instructions for
How to install ringtone on the subscriber so that each number has its own melody
Go to the "Contacts" application -\u003e Select the desired contact -\u003e Click on it -\u003e Open the menu (3 vertical points) -\u003e Set ringtone
How to disconnect or turn on the vibro-block keys?
Go to settings-\u003e Language and input -\u003e Android keyboard or Google keyboard -\u003e Keyboard keyproof (remove or put a tick)
How to install a melody on an SMS message or change the sounds of alerts?
Check out the instructions for
How to find out which processor on Nova?
You need to look at the NOVA characteristics (the above reference is indicated). We know that in this modification of the device chipset - Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953, 2000 NMHz.
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Settings-\u003e For developers-\u003e USB debugging
If there is no item "for developers"?
Follow the steps from the instructions
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Settings-\u003e Data Transmission-\u003e Mobile Prafik.
Settings-\u003e More-\u003e Mobile network-\u003e 3G / 4G service (if the operator does not support, select only 2G)
How to change or add an input language on the keyboard?
Settings-\u003e Language and input-\u003e Android keypad-\u003e Icon settings-\u003e Input languages \u200b\u200b(puts the tick opposite the necessary)