Huawei

Huawei nova 3

Release 2018, Jul 157  x  73.7  x  7.3 mm Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Huawei nova 3

RM 699.00

Source last updated 24 Oct 2021 — likely outdated, confirm before buying.

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HiSilicon Kirin 970Chipset 6GB RAM, 128GB ROMRAM & Storage Dual: 16 MP, 27mm, f/1.8, PDAF +Rear Camera Non-removable Li-Po 3750 mAh batteryBattery

Huawei nova 3 price in Malaysia starts from RM699, and for that you get a Kirin 970 chipset paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, expandable further via microSD. The 6.3-inch IPS LCD panel runs at 1080 x 2340 resolution with a 19.5:9 ratio, giving decent sharpness at 409 ppi for a phone from this era. Android 8.1 with EMUI 8.2 runs on top, so don't expect the latest software features.

Camera-wise, it's a dual rear setup: 16MP main plus a 24MP monochrome sensor, both at f/1.8 with PDAF. Flip it around and there's another dual camera up front, 24MP plus a 2MP depth sensor for portrait shots. Video tops out at 4K30 on the rear.

Battery capacity sits at 3750 mAh, which was solid for its release period, and the phone weighs 166g with a glass front and back on an aluminum frame. There's a rear fingerprint sensor plus infrared face recognition, and NFC is present on the PAR-LX1 model only, worth checking before you commit if that matters to you.

Full Specifications

Release

Release Status
Release 2018, Jul

Performance

Processor
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Chipset
HiSilicon Kirin 970
GPU
Mali-G72 MP12
RAM & Storage
6GB RAM, 128GB ROM
External Storage
microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
OS
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Battery
Non-removable Li-Po 3750 mAh battery

Screen

Display size
6.3 inches, 97.4 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
Display type
IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Multitouch
Yes
\- EMUI 8.2

Body

Dimension
157  x  73.7  x  7.3 mm
Weight
166 g (5.86 oz)
Body Type
Front/rear glass, aluminum frame
Colors
Iris Purple, Airy blue, Primrose Gold, Red, Black

Connectivity

SIM
Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Data Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
Wifi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX HD
NFC
Yes (PAR-LX1 model only)
Infrared
Yes
USB
2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Radio
No

Sensors

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

Camera & Video

Rear Camera
Dual: 16 MP, 27mm, f/1.8, PDAF +
24 MP B/W, 27mm, f/1.8, PDAF
Front Camera
Dual: 24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm +
2 MP, depth sensor
Video
2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
1080p@30fps
Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
HDR

Audio

Loud Speaker
Yes
Sound Jack
Yes
\- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Sound Type
Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones

Frequently asked questions

Does the Huawei nova 3 support 5G?

Based on its listed network specs (HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps), the Huawei nova 3 does not support 5G.

How much RAM and storage does the Huawei nova 3 have?

The Huawei nova 3 comes with 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM.

What's the battery capacity of the Huawei nova 3?

The Huawei nova 3 has a Non-removable Li-Po 3750 mAh battery battery.

Is the Huawei nova 3 still available in Malaysia?

Yes, the Huawei nova 3 is currently listed as available in Malaysia (release status: Release 2018, Jul).

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