Huawei Nova 3 review

30 July 2018
The Nova 3 and the P20 Pro are incredibly close in terms of hardware save for the display, the battery and that amazing camera system on the P20 Pro. But the P20 Pro costs twice the money, which makes the Nova 3 look like a steal. But do specifications tell the complete story? And how does it compare against the OnePlus 6? Let’s find out.

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  • t7@
  • 13 Mar 2023

Huawei nova 3i is the best phone i've ever had. If noba 3i comeback i will buy it again.

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    • Mein
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    • 30 Oct 2021

    Anonymous, 13 Feb 2020what's the memory type of nova 3? emmc or ufsUfs 2.1

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      • 6kY
      • 13 Jan 2021

      SomeOne, 06 Nov 2019Nova 3 vs Redmi Note 8 Pro Which one is better for photo... moreI think redmi note 8 pro cuz it has 4k 64 mpx camera i have redmi note 8 pro

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        • Anonymous
        • yZ6
        • 13 Feb 2020

        what's the memory type of nova 3? emmc or ufs

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          • SomeOne
          • a3w
          • 06 Nov 2019

          Nova 3 vs Redmi Note 8 Pro

          Which one is better for photography?
          Generally?
          At night?

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            • kyawsoeoo
            • 6p$
            • 30 Oct 2019

            Nova3i very great

              Moe, 03 Nov 2018I'm also sturggling with unlock. The phone recognizes my fa... moreYeah it doesn't recognizemy face when I'm not wearing my glasses... Rip me😔

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                • ilham jiffry
                • v{u
                • 22 Nov 2018

                Nazzal, 03 Oct 2018Hi guys i noticed a face detection glitch in my nova 3 Whe... moresame issue for my device .. its getting 2hr or more for full charging and it will get hot when i using true wifi and normal.

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                  • RAKESH ASWANI
                  • f{b
                  • 20 Nov 2018

                  Micky , 13 Nov 2018My phone does not show "fast charging ".What can I do?Your are right my dear friend, your phone is fast charging supported but inside the box your charger not supporting fast charging (Inside the box in normal charger company gives you)

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                    • Micky
                    • f}I
                    • 13 Nov 2018

                    ace, 23 Oct 2018in charging the phone wait to appear the word "FAST CHARGIN... moreMy phone does not show "fast charging ".What can I do?

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                      • lado2mx
                      • LtJ
                      • 13 Nov 2018

                      Moe, 03 Nov 2018I'm also sturggling with unlock. The phone recognizes my fa... moreAre you clean this front camera?

                        Anonymous, 12 Sep 2018What is the back of Huawei nova 3 made out of? I believe its made of glass

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                          • Moe
                          • 8pi
                          • 03 Nov 2018

                          Nesma sammour, 20 Oct 2018I got my nova 3 a couple of days ago I realized that touch... moreI had this problem, but recently i received a software patch that fixed this.

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                            • Moe
                            • 8pi
                            • 03 Nov 2018

                            JC, 14 Oct 2018i have my nova 3 for 2months now. and i have bad and good c... moreI'm also sturggling with unlock. The phone recognizes my face less than 25% of the times I've used it DURING DAYLIGHT, and the ir blaster seems like it's not doing anything when it's a bit dark.

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                              • 23 Oct 2018

                              JC, 14 Oct 2018i have my nova 3 for 2months now. and i have bad and good c... morein charging the phone wait to appear the word "FAST CHARGING".dont just plug it make it sure it shows FAST CHARGING.

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                                • Nesma sammour
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                                • 20 Oct 2018

                                I got my nova 3 a couple of days ago
                                I realized that touch isnt working properly when its placed on a table or anything... Anyone had the same problem?

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                                  • KgW
                                  • 14 Oct 2018

                                  i have my nova 3 for 2months now. and i have bad and good comments about it.
                                  BAD: Charging and battery. it says "FAST CHARGE" but it takes 2hours to be full charge. and it is good for 24hrs only. (with wifi on)
                                  also the Face detection , it doesnt work well, it bug sometimes.

                                  GooD: the RAM is realy good, it is good for gaming , smooth to play, though the back side of it will be so hot so fast.
                                  Camera is 9 over 10 , though the AI is too much sometimes.

                                  Other Stuff, well it is normal.

                                    Hi guys i noticed a face detection glitch in my nova 3
                                    Where it is recognizing and unlocking on other faces... Any one noticed this issue? All other things a working perfect.

                                    EMUI 8.2.0

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                                      • Nva
                                      • 28 Sep 2018

                                      Does the screen flashes for selfie like the p smart?

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                                        • 19 Sep 2018

                                        Anuj, 14 Aug 2018Very well saidIt makes no sense to compare the OnePlus 6 to the P20 Pro! They made the right decision, period. The OnePlus 6 costs hundreds of US dollars less than the P20 Pro. P20Pro is top tier in price. OP6 is mid-range in price. We must compare based on price brackets in order to benefit consumers.