Huawei nova user manual. Huawei Nova review: compact benchmark

This is the official instruction for Huawei Nova in Russian, which is suitable for Android 6.0. If you have updated your Huawei smartphone to a "fresh" version or "rolled back" to an earlier one, then you should try other detailed instructions operating instructions, which will be presented below. We also invite you to take a look at quick guide user in question-answer format.

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Settings-> About phone:: Android Version(a few clicks on the item will launch the "Easter Egg") [Out of the box" version of Android OS - 6.0].

We continue to set up the smartphone

How to update drivers on Huawei

You need to go to "Settings -> About phone -> Kernel version"

How to enable Russian keyboard layout

Go to the section "Settings-> Language and input-> Select language"

How to connect 4g or switch to 2G, 3G

"Settings-> More-> Mobile network-> Data transfer"

What to do if you turned on the child mode and forgot the password

Go to "Settings-> Language and keyboard-> section (keyboard and input methods)-> check the box next to "Google voice input"

Settings-> Screen:: Auto-rotate screen (untick)

How to set a melody for an alarm clock?

Settings-> Display-> Brightness-> right (increase); left (decrease); AUTO (automatic adjustment).

Settings-> Battery-> Energy saving (tick)

Enable battery percentage display

Settings->Battery->Battery charge

How to transfer phone numbers from SIM card to phone memory? Import numbers from SIM card

1. Go to the Contacts app
2. Click on the "Options" button -> select "Import/Export"
3. Choose from where you want to import contacts -> "Import from SIM card"

How to add a contact to the black list or block a phone number?

How to set up the Internet if the Internet does not work (for example, MTS, Beeline, Tele2, Life)

1. You can contact the operator
2. Or read the instructions for

How to set a ringtone for a subscriber so that each number has its own melody

Go to the "Contacts" application -> Select the desired contact -> click on it -> open the menu (3 vertical dots) -> Set ringtone

How to disable or enable key vibration feedback?

Go to Settings-> Language & Input -> Android keyboard or Google keyboard -> Vibration response of keys (uncheck or tick)

How to set a ringtone for an SMS message or change alert sounds?

Read the instructions for

How to find out what processor is on Nova?

You need to look at the characteristics of Nova (the link is above). We know that in this modification of the device the chipset is Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953, 2000 nMHz.

Settings->For Developers->USB Debugging

If there is no item "For developers"?

Follow the instructions

Settings-> Data transfer-> Mobile traffic.
Settings->More->Mobile network->3G/4G services (if the operator does not support, select only 2G)

How to change or add the input language on the keyboard?

Settings-> Language and input-> Android keyboard-> settings icon-> Input languages ​​(checks the ones you need)

Huawei is a corporation that is a major player in the telecommunications equipment and mobile devices. Smartphones and tablets of the company are deservedly very popular due to their reliability and quite affordable price.

This article is dedicated to one of Huawei's new products - the Nova 2 smartphone.

A little about Huawei

Few people know that Huawei received worldwide recognition thanks to the release of smartphones and other electronic gadgets, the company began much later.

Huawei began its history in 1987. The founder of the company was Ren Zhengfei, a former officer who previously served in the Chinese Engineering Corps. From the very beginning, all the efforts of the company were thrown into creating their own telephone exchange.

To earn money for production and research, the company had to work as a subsidiary of a Hong Kong communications firm for the first three years.

In 1993, through hard work and the investment of all profits in the creation of a research and development center, the company introduced the first switch to the public. own production C&C08. They immediately started talking about the company, because before that in China everything was represented only by foreign developments. In 1994, the company was awarded a lucrative contract to deploy telephone network in China. This moment can be considered the beginning of Huawei's triumphal march around the world.

Today, Huawei is a respected and well-known manufacturer in the telecommunications equipment market, the company's developments are used in 170 countries around the world.

Along with the development of telecommunication technologies, the company launched the production of mobile phones. The company announced its first phone in 2003, and six years later the company's first smartphone based on the Android operating system was released. In 2011, the company's first Tablet PC, Huawei Mediapad, was released.

Currently, Huawei smartphones in terms of functionality and quality do not lag behind such giants as Samsung and Apple.

And now back to the review of Huawei Nova 2 - a smartphone from a Chinese company released in mid-2017.

Gadget unpacking and equipment analysis

The smartphone comes in a small white cardboard box with the inscription Huawei Nova 2. Inside there are two packages with the delivery kit, as well as the gadget itself.

The box contains the following:

1. The device itself.
2. Inexpensive bumper case for Huawei Nova 2. A very useful thing indeed. You can immediately use your smartphone without fear of scratching the new beautiful case.
3. Wired headset. A cheap and simple accessory, nothing special, but the fact that it is included in the package is pleasant.
4. Power supply for the device that supports the function fast charging.
5. Type-C USB cable.
6. A paperclip to remove the SIM tray.
7. Documentation including Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card.

The package is pretty good, I'd say. Not every manufacturer will put a case for a smartphone in a box, not to mention a headset.

Housing design and execution

The smartphone looks very interesting in appearance, although the design of the front panel is practically the same as its predecessor. The front is rounded at the ends. Huawei Nova 2 (the manual will help you understand the device and functions) has an all-metal body, only on the upper and lower ends there are plastic inserts necessary for the functioning of the antennas. On the back painted white (other colors available), in the left upper corner, camera lenses and flash are located. Slightly lower in the center of the back of the smartphone is fingerprint scanner. The back of the gadget is matte, but it collects fingerprints a little. The smartphone does not have any sharp edges. Everything is neatly rounded.

At the bottom there is a socket for a new universal interface USB type-C, which replaced the standard miniUSB.

Despite the five-inch screen, big smartphone you won't name. It's nice to hold it in your hand. It gives the impression of an expensive device. Perhaps the smartphone itself is a little slippery, but it does not matter. It is quite possible to use the bumper case that comes with Huawei Nova 2.

Facing the People: Huawei Nova 2 Screen

The novelty boasts an IPS-matrix with FullHD resolution. The image is bright, viewing angles are gorgeous. Even in the bright sun, working with the gadget is quite comfortable, but only if the brightness level is set to the maximum value in the parameters.

In the production of the screen matrix of the smartphone, low-temperature polycrystalline silicon technology was applied to ensure the best image quality.

The display is of high quality so that fingerprints on the screen are easily erased.

20 megapixels front. Selfies are everything!

The "chip" of this smartphone is that it has a 20-megapixel front camera. Many, when reading about the front camera of Huawei Nova 2 for the first time in a gadget review, think that an unfortunate typo has crept into the description. But no! Support for a resolution of 20 megapixels is true.

With such a front camera, the gadget is a real boon for selfie lovers. Huawei is positioning its device in exactly this way. built-in software allows you to process the image, for example, make a beautiful background blur in the background or apply effects to the face in the photo.

Why does a smartphone need two cameras on the back?

The main camera 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. What are these dances with a tambourine for? Well, firstly, with the help of two modules, you can implement optical zoom. Although it is double, it is optically complete. Secondly, such a constructive solution is designed to provide interesting photos in portrait mode.

When using portrait mode, a high-quality image of a person in the foreground is put forward in the first place, while everything that is behind in the picture is programmatically blurred to obtain best result. This processing technique is called the "bokeh effect". This effect is often used by photographers, using specialized programs on a personal computer to blur the background in the image.

In itself, such a "two-eyed" solution is interesting and has already been used in some models of Huawei smartphones.

Sound: a godsend for a music lover

The audio capabilities of the Huawei Nova 2 smartphone are superior in performance to those of many opponents. In this gadget, the company used its Huawei Histen software package, which contains improved sound processing algorithms. Do not forget about the use of an audio chip with a built-in amplifier AK4376A in this device. The chip manufacturer is Asahi Kasei Microdevices.

Most sound settings are only available when stereo headphones are connected. It is understandable. An external speaker will not produce the required sound quality, and you simply won’t hear many of the necessary frequencies with such playback. But if the owner of the smartphone is undemanding to the sound quality, then he will be quite satisfied with the audio data of the external speaker.

When using headphones, everything falls into place. Sound at new Huawei just amazing. The sound is soft, but at the same time deep, has a kind of velvety tones.

The new smartphone did not get FM radio. Some will consider this a disadvantage.

There is a voice recorder in the smartphone, sound recording is on the level.

Hardware test: processor and performance

In the first generation Huawei Nova smartphone, the company used the Qualcomm Shapdgragon 625 processor. new model it was decided to go for the experiment. In the production of Nova 2, the corporation used an 8-core HiSilicon Kirin 659 processor of its own design, made using 16 nm technology.

The Huawei Nova 2 smartphone in tests showed performance comparable to its predecessor. The only difference is the more stable and fast work smartphone at in large numbers open applications probably due to the size random access memory in 4 GB.

in gaming applications Huawei specifications The Nova 2 keeps him a solid midranger. At maximum settings graphics settings in "heavy" games, there are twitching pictures. For comfortable work with games, it is better to choose medium settings.

Wireless modules - fly in the ointment

The Huawei Nova 2 can accept two nano SIM cards. It is also possible to use a memory card instead of a second SIM. Given that the device already has 64 GB of RAM on board, it is quite possible to refuse to expand it with a card. According to the characteristics, the Huawei Nova 2 smartphone has only one radio module, so the SIM cards will work alternately. The device supports 4G (LTE) networks.

Bluetooth version 4.2 allows you to connect wireless stereo headphones for comfortable listening to your favorite music, which is very cool, given the presence of an audio chip for sound processing. NFC, unfortunately, is not supported by the smartphone. The decision of the company to use a Wi-Fi module with a frequency of 2.4 GHz caused bewilderment. In a model of this level, I would like to have a modern module with a frequency of 5 GHz.

The GPS module "on a cold" starts quickly, there are no complaints about its work.

autonomy

The smartphone has a built-in battery with a capacity of 2950 mAh. With such a capacity, there is no need to expect special miracles of autonomy. When watching a video, the smartphone will last 6-7 hours, and it will be possible to play no more than 3 hours. Like it or not, but with active use, you will have to charge the gadget at least once a day. In such a situation, the only thing that pleases is the fact that the smartphone supports fast charging.

Final verdict

Huawei Nova 2- interesting smartphone. Pleasant, fits well in the hand. The Huawei Nova 2's specs aren't exactly impressive, but they're enough for most users who don't require flagship performance from a device. average price Huawei Nova 2 is 20 thousand Russian rubles. The autonomy of the device is not its strong point, but many modern devices also cannot boast of a long operating time without an outlet.

The strength of the gadget is its cameras. The powerful front camera will appeal to selfie lovers, while the fashionable dual rear camera will impress the rest with a well-realized portrait mode.

Using an audio chip to play music made it possible to get excellent sound when listening to headphones, which will please people using a smartphone as a player.

The pluses of the smartphone can also be attributed to the fact that it runs on the modern Android 7.0 operating system in conjunction with Huawei's proprietary shell - EMUI.

Now about the unpleasant. With decent characteristics of the Huawei Nova 2 smartphone and a price of 20 thousand rubles, it causes a misunderstanding of the company's policy regarding some decisions regarding wireless modules. Couldn't we have added support for NFC and Wi-Fi at 5 GHz?

Smartphone Huawei Nova 2 will find its buyer. Not everyone will find fault with Wi-Fi or time battery life gadget. The decisive factor in the choice, most likely, will be the presence of powerful optical modules and an audio chip.

After going on sale Samsung smartphone Galaxy S8 with a non-standard screen aspect ratio and frameless design, technology manufacturers have thought about releasing their answers and variations. For Huawei, the nova 2i has become such an experiment. The smartphone received a large 6-inch display on the entire front panel with an 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 evaluate the convenience of such a large screen, not forgetting about the main functions of a smart phone.

In autumn, Huawei introduced the nova 2i smartphone. The model became the first in the manufacturer's line with the so-called frameless design. In fact, this format provides for the maximum big screen, which occupies almost the entire area of ​​​​the front part and a more comfortable aspect ratio - the smartphone is slightly elongated 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 body with a fingerprint scanner and two double cameras: main 16 + 2 megapixels, as well as frontal - 13 + 2 megapixels. IN technical terms Huawei nova 2i is a good average. It uses a high-performance HiSilicon Kirin 659 processor with Mali-T830 MP2 graphics, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of internal memory. In terms of communication, the device boasts support for LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2 with aptX and a slot for two SIM cards.

Specifications Huawei nova 2i

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Characteristic	Description
Body materials:	magnesium aluminum alloy, glass
Operating system:	Android 7.0, EMUI 5.1 custom skin
Screen:	diagonal 5.93 inches, IPS, resolution 1080x2160 pixels (407 ppi), recognition of up to ten simultaneous touches, protective glass with 2.5D effect
CPU:	8-core HiSilicon Kirin 659 (4x Cortex-A53 @ 2.36GHz & 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.7GHz)
GPU:	Mali-T830 MP2
RAM:	4 GB
Flash memory:	64 GB + microSD card slot
SIM card type:	two nanoSIMs, 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:	Single-band Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, aptX, microUSB port for charge/sync, 3.5 mm headset jack
Navigation:	GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU
Sensors:	ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, accelerometer/gyroscope, magnetometer (digital compass), fingerprint scanner, audio with Huawei Histen technology
Main camera:	Dual: 16MP (f/1.8) + 2MP, LED flash, autofocus, Full HD video recording
Front-camera:	Dual: 13MP (f/1.8) + 2MP
Battery:	non-removable, 3340 mAh
Dimensions, weight:	156.2×75.2×7.5mm, 164g
Dust, water and drop protection:	No
Available colors:	Black, blue, gold

Package contents and first impressions

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Huawei nova 2i comes in a hard cardboard box white color. The name of the model is printed on the front of the package. Accessories from the kit are placed in separate boxes. In the box, in addition to the smartphone itself, there is a cable for synchronization and charging with a microUSB connector, an AC adapter, a clip to open the SIM card tray, a wired stereo headset, a transparent plastic pad (bumper), instructions and a warranty card.

Pulling the smartphone out of the box, you notice that it is very similar to the previous devices of the Huawei nova line. The same rounded side edges, materials and inserts. Huawei nova 2i is very thin and light enough. Dimensions - 156.2 × 75.2 × 7.5 mm, 164 grams. Reducing the size of the case was achieved by reducing the edges around the display. Left and right, they reach only 2 mm.

The device is surprisingly great in the hand. This is largely due to the aspect ratio - the device seems to be elongated in length. Because of this, the width matches the classic 5-inch models. Holding the device with one hand is surprisingly comfortable.

Huawei nova 2i comes to the Russian market in four colors: blue, black and gold. I had a blue machine at my disposal.

Design and appearance

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Out of the 10 people I interviewed, everyone liked the appearance of the smartphone without exception. iPhone owners noted that the novelty very much reminded them of the iPhone 6/6s Plus and iPhone 7 Plus. This is largely due to the similarity of the body shape and finishing materials. So, in the Huawei device rear end Made of magnesium-aluminum alloy sheet, which has plastic inserts at the top and bottom. It is in these inserts that the antennas are located. mobile network, wifi. GPS/GLONASS, Bluetooth.

The use of sandblasting technology has created a pleasant to the touch surface and gives the case a stylish matte look. The coating is very resistant to mechanical stress. Abrasions do not appear on the paint if the smartphone is carried with the keys in your pocket.

The rounded edges of the screen are made using 2.5D technology and allow the smartphone to fit perfectly in the hand. In general, in the hands of the device is perceived as a very solid and expensive device.

Almost the entire front part is occupied touch screen with a diagonal of 5.93 inches. Given the thin edges on the sides, it seems that the gadget has no frames at all. In addition, the top and bottom edges are also small. It looks very impressive. The protective glass of the display has an oleophobic coating, fingerprints remain, but are erased quickly and easily.

Above the screen is a speaker for telephone conversations. Its 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 receiving incoming messages, phone calls, low battery. It can be disabled or reconfigured in the corresponding menu item. Here you can see proximity sensors, lighting. The front camera in Huawei nova 2i is dual. Both cameras are on the right side.

There are no buttons or other elements under the screen. Instead, the Huawei logo. Function keys fully integrated into the screen shell.

On the lower edge on the right there are speaker holes for external calls and music, on the left - a microphone. Here you can also see a hole for connecting headphones with a 3.5 mm jack. In the center is USB port Type C for connecting phone to computer and charging.

I would rate the work of the main speaker as a strong four. The sound is quite powerful and loud, although the detail is not the highest quality. However, the melodies do not wheeze or hiss. If the speaker is closed with a hand or finger, the volume drops by 90%. You should be aware of this fact when you put the device in a handbag or winter clothes. Thus, you can miss an important call.

On the top edge you can see the second microphone for noise reduction. On the right side are the volume buttons, the power button / screen lock. The keys are pressed hard, but very clearly. No false positives were found during testing.

The tray for two nanoSIM-sized SIM cards is located on the left side surface. You can open it with a paper clip from the kit, or using a regular paper clip. One of the slots for SIM cards is combined with a slot for a microSD memory card. This configuration does not allow you to use two SIM cards and a memory card at once. Will have to choose.

On the back side you can see two camera lenses: 16 megapixels and 2 megapixels. Cameras take pictures with autofocus, there is an LED flash. The chambers protrude 2 mm relative to the housing surface.

A little lower in the center is a fingerprint scanner, which has a round shape. In addition to unlocking the device, you can use it to answer calls, turn off the alarm, view the list of open applications (swipe up on the sensor), open the notification panel (swipe down), and clear notifications (double tap on the sensor). Moreover, the user can create a secure area for storing confidential information and classified applications, which will be accessed by fingerprint.

The fingerprint sensor works quite quickly and, most importantly, accurately. The official Huawei website says about 0.3 seconds for recognition, and this seems to be true. During testing, he accurately recognized my fingerprints and did not react to strangers. A total of five prints can be stored in the device's memory.

Screen. Graphic features

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Huawei nova 2i has a screen diagonal of 5.93 inches. The display is made using IPS technology with and without anti-reflective coating. air gap. Resolution - 1080x2160, pixel density - 407 ppi, aspect ratio 18:9. Because of high resolution the picture on the display looks great. Viewing angles are maximum. Under direct sunlight, the image remains readable, the screen does not glare.

The brightness of the backlight is comfortable in most usage scenarios, plus auto-tuning works correctly. The gadget is equipped with a light sensor, thanks to which it can independently adjust the brightness level that is comfortable for working in given conditions.

The picture on the display looks good, clean and believable. The frame around the screen is quite narrow: about 2 mm on the sides and 9 mm on the top and bottom. From my own experience, I can say that reading text from an elongated screen is much more convenient. On the other hand, reaching to the top of the screen is very inconvenient, and when watching a video, you will encounter black bars on the sides. Autoscaling doesn't work here.

If we talk about the sensitivity of the screen, then it reacts to touch quickly and recognizes gestures without any problems. In total, the device supports up to ten simultaneous touches. Also, the gadget easily understands touch in loose gloves.

Huawei nova 2i has a proximity sensor that blocks the display when you bring the smartphone to your ear. Also, the user can configure the control of individual functions of the smartphone using gestures on the screen.

The device has an eye protection mode that reduces the level of ultraviolet radiation from the screen. This mode prevents eye fatigue when using the smartphone for a long time. Also in the settings there is a control mode with gloves - it is suitable for our winter.

Hardware platform: processor, memory, performance

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The Huawei nova 2i smartphone is powered by an 8-core HiSilicon Kirin 659 chip (4 Cortex-A53 cores at 2.36 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.7 GHz), as well as a Mali-T830 MP2 graphics coprocessor. Under load, the smartphone body practically does not heat up. An exception in this sense is productive games. In this case, after 10-15 minutes, the case still slightly warmed up.

The smartphone has 4 GB of RAM, and 64 GB of internal memory, of which about 56 GB are available to the user. Memory cards up to 128 GB are supported, although the connector for them is combined with a slot for a SIM card. This means that you will have to use either a card or a nanoSIM.

If we talk about the operation of the interface, then during the test I did not notice any glitches and brakes at all. Plus, the EMUI user shell is perfectly optimized, so lags and slowdowns were not observed.

All games from the standard test suite ran without problems. More productive ones also worked, but not without limitations, although in most cases all this was not critical. FullHD video is played without slowdowns, the browser is also stable. Summing up the performance, I note that it is very, very sufficient.

Also worth noting is the use of the AKM4376A DAC. Thanks to this fact, a smartphone can sometimes please even the most discerning music lovers. With a high-quality headset, listening to music with Huawei nova 2i is a pleasure.

Communication options

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As I noted above, Huawei nova 2i received support for two nano-sized SIM cards. The smartphone has one radio module installed. This means that when any activity occurs on one of the cards, for example, incoming call, the second goes offline. Working with SIM cards is implemented in the simplest way: after installing both SIM cards in the device, the smartphone will offer to assign which one to call, send messages and access the Internet from.

A SIM card in any slot can work with 3G / 4G networks, but only one of them can operate in this mode at the same time. To change the assignments of card slots, you do not need to swap places - this can be done directly from the phone menu.

The smartphone supports all modern communication networks: 2G/3G and 4G Cat. 6 on Russian frequencies (4G TDD LTE: Band 38/40 and 4G FDD LTE: Band 1/3/7/8/20), confidently receives the signal and does not lose it for no apparent reason.

It is noteworthy that Huawei nova 2i has a software option that allows you to improve the quality of signal reception, it is called “Signal+”. Huawei says that in their next smartphone they have used not a double, but a “triple Signal + 2.0 virtual antenna.”

Testing the 4G network of MegaFon. Speeds according to Speedtest.Net are about 35 Mbps.

Talking on the phone is comfortable. The speaker has a good volume margin, and the interlocutors during testing for poor hearing didn't complain.

The device can work with wireless networks Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.5 GHz only), Bluetooth version 4.2. Modules work quickly and without failures.

The smartphone supports Wi-Fi Direct, you can organize wireless hotspot access via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth channels. Smart Wi-Fi+ allows you to automatically switch between a Wi-Fi network and a mobile transmission data. The microUSB connector supports connecting external devices in USB OTG mode. But there is no NFC in the device, for the same reason it does not work Android Pay.

From additional communication means It is worth noting GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou (standard Google Maps is built into the smartphone). The navigation error radius during testing is about 3 meters, which is very small. The gadget perfectly copes with the role of a navigator.

Working time

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The smartphone has a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 3340 mAh. Under test conditions, with the number of calls 30 minutes a day, browsing the Internet for about 1.5 hours via 4G, listening to an mp3 player through a headset for 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 navigator mode - 3 hours 40 minutes. As a result, the device has to be charged every 1.5 days. If you use your smartphone in a less intensive mode, it will work for 2-2.5 days.

In terms of autonomy, the device is slightly better than most models of the same class. However, Huawei has provided three battery usage profiles with quite speaking names: productive, "smart" (automatically adjusts processor power depending on the task being performed), and energy-saving.

Charging accumulator battery about two hours. Wireless charging the device does not support, but the "fast charge" mode is present. Fast charging technology provides a 45% charge level within 30 minutes. And if you charge Huawei nova 2i in just 10 minutes, the charge will last for 2 hours of talking or 6 hours of listening to music.

User interface and operating system

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Huawei nova 2i running Android 7.0 Nougat operating system and EMUI 5.1 user interface.

For those who are familiar with this shell, it will not be difficult to figure it out. Gestures are supported, there is an additional virtual control button that expands on the screen into a circular menu. The navigation panel has been modified, divided into several tabs, the first of them has a convenient timeline of events, the next one contains a quick access menu to the main settings, and a swipe from the bottom up calls up another menu where you can find a flashlight, a voice recorder and some others useful features and settings.

Among other things, the user can choose the effect when unlocking or moving between desktops, choose the style of icons, fonts, and also the response to incoming call when you hold the phone to your ear. There is a translation function here silent mode when you turn the screen down, and tilt your phone to arrange widgets. In general, there are a lot of little things that especially impressionable people should like.

There are also several built-in themes with the possibility of free and paid downloads of new ones, as well as very nice pictures for the lock screen. This is one of the rare cases when, acquiring new smartphone, you do not have to change the built-in backgrounds and themes to new ones. There is a mode automatic shift wallpaper, when pictures are displayed in a chaotic manner; To do this, you just need to shake your smartphone.

If you don’t like this view, then with one tap in the menu you can return to the standard for android solution with a separate application menu.

Among the pre-installed there are standard applications for the manufacturer: free programs Yandex, Opera browser, Clean Master, Booking.com booking service, Sberbank online application, Facebook, facebook messenger, Instagram.

Healthy lifestyle lovers can use the Health app, which includes an analyzer of your activity, sports loads, nutrition, etc.

Camera. Photo and video capabilities

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This smartphone has four cameras! Dual modules are used 16+2 megapixels for the main and 13+2 megapixels for front camera. Smartphone owners have access to features such as post-focus (when you can change the focus on an already taken picture) and background blur. Both functions work, but they work a little rough, at least if you set the blur slider to the middle, or too aggressive if you turn it to the maximum.

At a low level of illumination, the zoom turns on the main camera, that is, the image is cropped and stretched up to 12 megapixels. However, special algorithms are used that try to stretch the image vertically. In this regard, there is minimal distortion of the picture.

In general, the Huawei nova 2i camera takes high-quality pictures in almost any lighting conditions with minimal artifacts.

The camera control menu is generally familiar from previous models. A gesture on the left calls up a menu with various modes, on the right - a menu of camera settings (image resolution, button control, etc.), and a menu is called from the bottom manual settings shooting. In it, as usual, you can independently control the focus, shutter speed, ISO, exposure compensation and white balance. In difficult lighting conditions, HDR mode comes in handy. Works adequately, noticeably improving the elaboration of details.

The Huawei Nona 2i camera can shoot video at a maximum resolution of 1920×1080 at 30 or 60 fps with stereo sound. There is also the possibility of slow motion slo-mo recording in 720p resolution at 120 frames per second.

The front camera shoots well, but it is picky about the quality of lighting. Even in light twilight, light begins to appear. However, the camera can be successfully used for selfies, live broadcasts to social networks, etc.

Results

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After two weeks of testing, we can say that Huawei nova 2i is a very solid mid-range phablet. It has a good quality screen with minimal edges on the sides. In addition, the device works very fast and does its job perfectly. Numerous applications of social networks, instant messengers, mail, photo, video, navigation, banking, entertainment - all this works without any problems. Nothing hangs and does not tupit. In many ways, this is the merit of Android 7.0 Nougat, but Huawei did not spoil anything, as Oppo and Vivo do.

The device has an attractive appearance and excellent assembly. The device boasts the presence of 2 SIM cards, 4G support. There is also a fingerprint sensor here. Battery life is also in line with market averages.

The disadvantages include a combined slot for a memory card and a second SIM card, as well as the lack of NFC and, as a result, the inability to use Android Pay contactless payments. It is also not clear why the manufacturer abandoned dual-band Wi-Fi.

Huawei nova 2i has plenty of competitors. First of all, this is LG Q6a (also has a frameless screen), samsung galaxy J7 (2017) and Meizu M5 Note. These models cost 2,000-3,000 rubles cheaper, however, in terms of hardware, they are slightly inferior to the Huawei phablet. And here is the LG Q6, ASUS ZenFone 3 ZE552KL, Xiaomi Redmi note 4X and Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) offer similar functionality and hardware, and the cost is comparable here.

Advantages

metal case

Great appearance and quality build
good screen

Quality cameras

Support for LTE cat. 6

Flaws

There is no NFC support, and therefore Android Pay does not work

No support for 5GHz Wi-Fi band

The slot for a memory card is combined with a second SIM card (nanoSIM type)

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On the day of publication, Huawei nova 2i could be bought at a price of 17,990 rubles.

Huawei is actively expanding its expansion in the Russian market, and the Huawei Nova smartphone was created to conquer the middle price segment.

The device can be called ideal for its category, because in many respects it surpasses competitors. You can find out about the pros, cons and other features of Huawei Nova in our review.

Specifications Huawei Nova

• Processor: Snapdragon 625 octa-core (Cortex-A53 up to 2GHz).
• Graphics: Adreno 506.
• RAM: 3 GB.
• Internal memory: 32 GB, microSD support up to 128 GB.
• Display: 5 inches, Full HD, TFT IPS, 423 ppi, 2.5D glass, operation with gloves.
• Primary camera: 12 MP, Sony IMX286, 1.25 µm, f/2.2, dual tone LED flash, phase detection autofocus, video recording at 3840 x 2160 pixels.
• Front camera: 8 MP, skin smoothing function.
• Platform: Android 6.0 Marshmallow and proprietary 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 3.5mm headphone jack.
• Fingerprint's scanner.
• Battery: built-in, 3020 mAh.
• Dimensions: 141.2 x 69.1 x 7.1 mm, Weight: 146 grams.

The smartphone came to the review without the required equipment, so in this matter we will trust the official website. Huawei Nova sold with charger at 2A, USB Type-C cable, headset and paperclip.

Design and ergonomics

Huawei Nova combines a branded design for the manufacturer and interesting solutions from the Nexux 6P. The front panel is standard - at the top there is a selfie camera, a proximity sensor, an LED notification indicator and an earpiece, at the bottom - according to tradition, the manufacturer's logo.

Panel covered protective glass(2.5D), the black frames around the display, although noticeable in the white version of the gadget, are very thin and do not compare with what we saw on Xiaomi Mi5 or LeEco Le 2.

The back panel is made in the image and likeness of the Nexus 6P. At the top of the back is a horizontal glass insert, which houses the main camera and flash. In the dark color of the case, this band masks the camera and flash, but in our case it is rather the opposite - it makes them more noticeable. Just below you can find a slightly recessed fingerprint scanner, chromed around the contour.

At the bottom of the back panel is the Huawei logo, trademarks and a small silver insert.

The power and volume buttons are located on the right and are easily accessible when operating the device with one hand. If you look closely, you will notice that the power key is surrounded by a red line. There is an antenna strip at the top of the right side.

On the left side there is a slot for the SIM card and memory card tray, which is removed with a special paper clip. Above - again the antenna strip.

The bottom edge of the device placed a USB Type-C connector, holes for the main speaker, two antenna strips and two noticeable screws / screws.

On the top edge you can find a 3.5 mm headphone jack and a microphone hole.

In general, the arrangement of elements can be called more than familiar. Using a smartphone is convenient, you practically don’t have to get used to something.

As for ergonomics, Huawei Nova deserves only positive reviews. A smartphone with a 5-inch screen fits comfortably in the hand and feels solid, which helps excellent quality metal case assembly. In addition, the weight of the device is only 146 grams, and the thickness is 7.1 mm. We did not manage to find any backlashes, squeaks and other shortcomings, except that the volume rocker staggers a little, but does not make any extra sounds.

The disadvantage is the display coating, which does not resist the collection of fingerprints and greasy stains, but it is not difficult to remove them thanks to the oleophobic coating. The back of the device may also feel slippery, and there is a chance that it may slip out of your hand.

Performance

In Huawei Nova, the manufacturer decided to abandon its own Kirin chipsets in favor of an 8-core Snapdragon processor 625, which should attract many users, since Qualcomm chipsets are popularly considered to be more powerful and stable. Adreno 506 is used as a graphics accelerator, the amount of RAM is 3 GB, physical - 32 GB.

Although more than powerful stuffing, the smartphone copes with all tasks, ranging from the use of social networks and instant messengers, ending with games with 3D graphics and big amount tabs in the browser.

It is worth noting the extremely fast interface, smooth scrolling in browsers and excellent performance in games ranging from Fruit Ninja to Modern Combat 5. Of course, after a long gaming session back panel warms up a little, but in moderation.

Benchmark testing:

Display

A high-quality day and night picture is provided by a 5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels and a pixel density of 441 ppi, which is produced using IPS technology. All this is more than enough for an average smartphone price category.

The minimum brightness and eye protection mode provide comfort when using the device at night, the maximum brightness is enough in daylight.

The viewing angles are wide, there are no obvious glare and extraneous shades. The picture is bright, clear and simply pleasing to the eye. In the settings it is possible to adjust the color temperature and enable the eye protection mode.

Cameras and photos

The main camera received a 12-megapixel Sony IMX286 matrix with f / 2.2 aperture, autofocus and flash. The quality of the pictures is pleasantly surprising, and in most cases it does an excellent job. auto mode. Of course, the photo quality loses a little or Huawei P9, but the latter use a more sophisticated dual camera.

Photos in daylight are detailed and clear.

In low light or shooting at night, slight noise may appear, but there is no question of graininess in the image or obvious blurring.

In general, the principle of shooting in conditions of lack of light is simple - the more this very light on the object, the better the picture.

The device copes with shooting at close range perfectly, with macro shooting even the background is blurred.

The resolution of the front camera is 8 megapixels, it takes standard pictures for the price category and, if necessary, hides cosmetic flaws.

EMUI 4.1 on Android 6.0 Marshmallow

In the hands and eyes of users - the familiar proprietary shell EMUI 4.1, based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and received all the usual and familiar add-ons and functions that we met in Honor 8 or Huawei Y6II.

From preinstalled apps note the standard set: Sberbank Online, Ivi.ru, Yandex, Opera, Odnoklassniki, Mail.ru Mail, etc.

This is not the first time we note the convenience of customizing the navigation bar. This is especially true when switching from another smartphone with an excellent arrangement of the Home, Back and Menu buttons.

The fingerprint scanner has additional functions: You can use it to take a photo, answer a call, turn off the alarm, open the notification panel, and flip through photos. The sensor itself works perfectly with an accuracy of 95 percent.

autonomy

Despite the standard battery capacity of 3020 mAh, Huawei Nova holds a charge very well and in almost any scenario survives until the evening with a margin. If you do not turn on games and do not constantly freeze in in social networks, the smartphone will last for two days. This is exactly what happened in our test mode.

On sale since 2016 (October);
Weight, dimensions: 146 gr. , 141.2 x 69.1 x 7.1 mm. ;
Memory 32 GB, 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 the start of sales);
Colour: Prestige Gold, Mystic Silver, Titanium Grey, Obsidian Black.

Features Huawei nova (CAN-L01L11, CAN-L02L12, CAN-L03L13, CAN-L11, CAN-L01)

Processors, OS

Preinstalled 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.
GPU: Adreno 506.

Main Specifications

GPS: yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS.
Wireless networks: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
Bluetooth support: 4.1, A2DP, LE.
USB specifications: Type-C 1.0 reversible connector.
Radio: FM radio.

Manual for Huawei nova download pdf

Official instruction for use in PDF format For Huawei nova. The file can be downloaded below - click on the link "Download instructions" and select the item corresponding to your OS, then click right click click on it and find "save link as..." in the menu. You can read the instructions in a standard browser or in Adobe program Acrobat Reader. You can download this program for free from Adobe.com. In the tablet program for PDF reader usually 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: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro sensor, proximity, compass.
Messengers: - Fast battery charging mode
- MP4/H.264 player

- Photo/video editor
- Document editor.
Browser: HTML5.
Optional: - Fast battery charging mode
- MP4/H.264 player
- MP3/eAAC+/WAV/Flac player
- Photo/video editor
- Document editor.
No NFC sensor (near proximity)

Video recording, photography

Primary: 12 MP, 1/2.9", 1.25 Vµm), phase detection autofocus, LED flash, check quality.
Frontal: 8 MP.
Add. features: Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama mode.
Video: [email protected], quality checking.
Recording video with the main camera: [email protected], [email protected]
Selfie camera video recording: [email protected]
Front (selfie) camera: 8 MP ()

Screen

Emotion 4.1 UI.
Display size 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~70.6% screen-to-device ratio). Resolution - 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density). IPS LCD capacitive touch screen, 16M colors.