Reviewers Liked
- Attractive design
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Limited notch support from apps
Huawei Nova 3i
73
8.8
- Price:
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$159
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Expert reviews and ratings
By TechRadar
on
80
The Nova 3i does many things right, but small elements like the missing fast charging, poor loudspeaker and a microUSB port set it back somewhat. We were quite excited to experience GPU Turbo mode but it wasn't as revolutionary as we were...
By PCWorld New Zealand
on
70
The PitchIn the face of skyrocketing flagship prices, the value of mid-tier and budget options continues to grow - and the Huawei Nova 3i isn't the exception. For the respectable price-tag of $599, there's a lot here to like.Still, there's a distinct...
By hardwarezone.com.sg
on
80
When shopping for an entry-level phone, you're really looking for the best value for money. Both of these phones offer good value, but it's the Huawei Nova 3i that really stands out. While it's a bit more expensive than the Max Pro M1, it looks a lot...
By gadgetsnow.com
on
70
As a mid-range model, Huawei Nova 3i is a balanced phone with a premium build. If you are a light or a moderate smartphone user, then Nova 3i would be a worthy companion. If you are a multimedia enthusiast who uses his phone for hours on end, the phone...
By Gadget Guy Australia
on
84
The Nova 3i is the latest in Huawei's quest for world smartphone dominance. It seems to have a smartphone in every niche from value to flagship.The Nova 3i could easily pass for a much more expensive phone. A huge 6.3” screen with a notch, a...
By Gadgets360
on
70
The Nova 3i is Huawei's first step into the budget segment, in which its sub-brand Honor has been fairly popular. The Nova 3i competes in the same price range as the Oppo F7 (Review) and the Vivo V9 (Review) but feels premium compared to them thanks to...
By 91mobiles.com
on
60
The Huawei Nova 3i retails for Rs 20,990 and for the price, you'll get a gorgeous smartphone with a high-quality display and an excellent battery life. On the downside, the handset's price puts it in contention with the Honor Play (review), the Xiaomi...
By techau.com.au
on
96
When you look at the price tag, you'd expect to give up plenty of features as compared to a flagship phone. In reality Huawei really haven't had to cut much at all from the device and in some respects, like the full screen display, they've actually...
By Ausdroid
on
35
Put it this way – I'm considering buying one. It's gorgeous to look at and taking into account the hardware, performance and camera, put simply, there's no better place to spend $599 at the moment.Huawei has come into their own as a major player in the...
By techguide.com.au
on
85
The Huawei Nova 3i has a slick design, a great feel and is packed with top shelf features but without the flagship price. And the onboard camera will deliver excellent results as well.Related PostsOppo Find X smartphone review – a bold design with a...
By TheStraitsTimes
on
80
Huawei's nova 3i is a mid-range smartphone that has it all, and then some. While it does a lot of things, it does not do any of them particularly well, but is packed with features and performs smoothly enough to make you feel like you got your money's...
By GameAxis
on
The Razer Phone opened the gates for what has been a long time coming: gaming phones. Everyone has faster processors and smarter AI cameras, but do they have haptic feedback for games? Are their graphics chips turbo boosted to eke out those few extra...
By futurefive.co.nz
on
Smartphones are becoming a lot more colourful but for the most part, you're lucky if you can get one in a different colour other than white, black or gold - unless you opt for cases and accessories with flair.Luckily, at least one manufacturer knows...
By eftm.com.au
on
Again… They've done it again… Huawei announced the Nova 3i a few months ago and the first look showed a stunning blue/purple gradient glass back – a preview that really delivers in person. Much the same as the other phones in the Huawei Nova series, the...
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