The smartphone is almost entirely made of aluminum. There are only a couple of small plastic inserts on the back panel, but they do not spoil the look. The camera lens protrudes slightly from the body. On the front panel there is glass rounded around the perimeter. Four colors will be on sale: dark gray, silver, gold and rose gold.

The smartphone is like a monolith: heavy, strong, with a jewel cut. Everything is like in premium devices.

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Everyone I gave to hold a smartphone appreciated the design. Girls especially liked Huawei Nova Plus. At the same time, friends and colleagues unanimously noted two shortcomings: ugly thick black frames around the display and a slippery body.

Smooth metal glides in dry hands. For a device with a 5.5-inch display and a weight of 160 grams, this can end badly. It's scary to use one hand. The convex back panel helps out a little, which successfully fits into the bend of the palm.

The control keys are on the right side, exactly under the thumb of the right hand. The lock button is grooved, in the dark it is easy to find it.

If Nova Plus seems big to you, then take a closer look at the 5-inch Nova smartphone. According to the characteristics, it does not lag behind, but it lies better in the hand.

The scanner has become even more accurate

A fast and accurate fingerprint scanner is Huawei's calling card. Nova Plus upgraded it: now it recognizes not only the papillary pattern, but also its depth. The result: instant response at any finger position.

The scanner also works Touchpad. In the Camera app, you can take a photo by holding your finger on it. Or pull out the notification panel with a swipe from top to bottom. You can scroll through photos, answer a call or turn off the alarm. Simple, logical and convenient.

The camera is not bad, but competitors shoot better

Removes Nova Plus worse than some competitors for the same money. Take at least OnePlus 3 or Honor 8. Automation often overexposes the frame, fortunately, when focusing, the exposure is adjusted. You can curb errors in manual mode. There is where to roam: ISO, shutter speed, exposure compensation, etc.

The quality of landscapes is highly dependent on lighting: in cloudy weather, when shooting against the sky, the exposure meter is naughty. There are noises and blurs at night. But shots from a short distance are good: portraits, macro, static objects.

The main camera of Huawei Nova Plus has a 16-megapixel sensor with a pixel size of 1.12 microns and optics with f2.2 aperture. There is only one module, unlike the double ones in Honor 8 and Huawei P9, but with optical stabilization.

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The camera has potential, but it can only be revealed in manual mode.

Videos can be shot in 4K resolution. The quality is excellent, there are no jerks and slowdowns. Stabilization helps a lot. But there are problems with recording the sound: in the first second everything is fine, then the sound goes like through cotton wool.

At the presentation, the most attention was paid to the front 8-megapixel camera. More precisely, photo processing. Huawei has equipped the application with Beautiful Skin 3.0 and Beauty Make-up 2.0, which even out skin tone, remove bruises, blackheads, draw lips and induce other marathon. The girls will definitely appreciate it.

All tasks on the shoulder

Huawei suddenly abandoned its own HiSilicon Kirin processors. The Nova Plus uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625. The result of 60,000 points in AnTuTu was not surprising, but when it came to real work, the smartphone was very pleased.

Launching applications, switching between them, taking pictures, watching videos in 4K - everything works quickly, without slowdowns and heating. Even with five programs in the background.

Huawei Nova Plus performance compared to competitors. The bigger the result, the better.

With games too full order. Unkilled, Asphalt 8 and Modern Combat 5 started at maximum settings, and there was not even a hint of lag during operation. Fighting game Injustice slowed down only in the menu and between fights.

Instead of a proprietary Huawei processor, the smartphone has a chip from Qualcomm. The device works very quickly, and it even surprises a little.

Hauwei Nova Plus supports LTE from both SIM cards. On the outskirts of Moscow, the speed reached 40 Mbps. Satellite location is determined in a couple of seconds. There are no problems with the quality of communication, however, the volume of the conversational speaker may not be enough on the street or in the subway.

The display is bright and clear

Huawei Nova Plus has a 5.5-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. The pixel density is 401 ppi, so you don't have to worry about detail.

The color balance can be adjusted in the settings, making the shades warmer or colder. Vision Protection mode turns off the blue spectrum, which causes eye fatigue: convenient in the dark or before bedtime. The screen also responds to touch when wearing gloves.

The image on the screen is clear, saturated, with correct color reproduction. Brightness is enough for comfortable work on the street.

Battery lasts for a day

Nova Plus has a battery with a capacity of 3340 mAh, with which the smartphone will "live" from early morning until late evening. This is if you actively use all the functions. If you moderate your ardor and only occasionally check notifications, then 1.5 days will suffice.

Video in Full HD at full brightness, the smartphone “twisted” 7 hours 45 minutes. Arcade Sabway Surf ran out of battery after 6 hours. Up to Samsung benchmark results Galaxy Edge 7 and Moto Z Play away:

Huawei Nova Plus operating time compared to competitors and benchmarks. The result is in minutes.

Through the included adapter (5V/2A), the smartphone is fully charged in 1 hour and 50 minutes. Not bad for an "average"!

Artificial audio system succeeded

There is no built-in amplifier in Nova Plus, but there is DTS Headphone:X technology that simulates surround sound. And this is not just a marketing ploy - the effect is noticeable.

With Headphone:X, the soundstage expands, becomes more spacious and bassier. Music seems to surround you from all sides. You can only complain about the volume reserve: not enough. AT normal mode the sound is flat and inexpressive - like budget smartphones.

Huawei Nova Plus - new smartphone with large display middle class, an alternate model name for the Huawei G9 Plus. The device was announced at the September IFA 2016 exhibition. It represents a completely new line Chinese brand, which makes it possible to enjoy devices with a premium design, but at an affordable price.

Design and ergonomics

The front of the Huawei Nova Plus is covered with spectacular curved glass. There are no wide frames, everything is as refined and elegant as possible. The body itself is made of high quality aluminium. The flat side edges have a shiny finish that looks really nice. At the back is a fingerprint scanner, as well as the main camera, which protrudes literally by a millimeter. The bottom end got not only holes for the speakers, but also a progressive connector USB type-C. Since Huawei Nova Plus turned out to be slippery and massive due to big screen, then he regularly strives to jump out of his hand. At the same time, holding the gadget in the palm of your hand is still pleasant and comfortable, the fingers lie where they should. One feels the solidity of the device, the widespread use of high-quality materials. The design does not allow you to change the battery to 3340 mAh yourself. Dimensions of Huawei Nova Plus (G9 Plus): height - 151.8 mm, width - 75.7 mm, thickness - 7.3 mm, weight - 160 g. Case color - gray, gold and silver.

Display

The machine uses a 5.5-inch IPS matrix, which recognizes up to 10 simultaneous keystrokes. Thanks to a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels and a high dot density, the screen displays a great picture worthy of praise. There is increased brightness. allowing you to confidently see the image even on the street in clear weather. Really large viewing angles and excellent contrast also play into the favor this display. The color temperature can be adjusted independently. There is also a mode that protects eyesight.

Hardware and performance

The Nova Plus smartphone turned out to be equipped with a rather exotic processor - Snapdragon 625. This is a new mid-range solution consisting of eight cores that operate at a frequency of 2000 MHz. Graphics are handled by the Adreno 506 accelerator, which belongs to the latest GPU series. For fast work applications and OS allocated 3 GB random access memory. The internal storage has a capacity of 32 GB, and it can be expanded up to 128 GB microSD cards. Here the operating android system 6.0, which has been redesigned with the exclusive EMUI 4.1 skin.

The interface, programs and many games run without noticeable freezes. Of course, there is still no lightning speed, but it is pleasant to manage and use the device. In AnTuTu, Huawei Nova Plus (G9 Plus) managed to score a good 64,000 points. Some especially "heavy" games do not run at maximum graphics settings, but at high speed. At the same time, during operation, the smartphone noticeably heats up, which causes certain inconveniences.

Communication and sound

The Huawei G9 Plus stands out for its really loud speaker sound. You can turn on the DTS function to make the sound more expressive. If the quality of the speaker can be called good, then the sound in the headphones is simpler. At the maximum volume, the music will start to choke. The speaker is very good - the interlocutor is heard clearly, the intonation is preserved, as well as the timbre. In addition to standard networks of the second and third generation, the gadget supports LTE Cat 6.

Camera

The built-in 16-megapixel camera can definitely be called fast. It allows you to instantly create photos without much thought. The module reproduces colors very accurately, and also makes it possible to beautifully smear the distant background. There are really a lot in the arsenal of the camera different modes, which can significantly improve the quality of your pictures. At night, the photos will be blurry, but this typical problem cameras of most smartphones. I am pleased with the presence of optical stabilization, because it greatly helps in the filming process. What's more, you can shoot 4K videos freely! But clear and colorful self-portraits are the merit of the front 8-megapixel camera.

Conclusion

Inside the black box is not only the smartphone itself, but also good headphones, a paper clip for the combo tray, an adapter and a cable. Nova Plus (G9 Plus) from Huawei - the ability to touch flagship smartphone in terms of design and materials for a modest fee of $450. The device turned out to be quite fast, and its main camera deserves special praise. This is a compromise option for those who are not ready to overpay for a full-fledged flagship.

Pros:

• Premium design.
• Great big display.
• Great camera.
• Fast processor.
• Speakers.

Minuses:

• Heat.
• Price.

Specifications Huawei Nova Plus (Huawei G9 Plus)

General characteristics
Model	Huawei G9 Plus, Huawei Nova Plus, MLA-L01/L11, MLA-L02/L12, MLA-L03/L13
Date of announcement/start of sales	September 2016 / October 2016
Dimensions	151.8 x 75.7 x 7.3 mm.
The weight	160
Body colors	Prestige Gold, Mystic Silver, Titanium Gray
Number and type of SIM cards	Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM(Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Operating system	Android OS, v6.0.1 (Marshmallow) + EMUI 4.1
Communication standard in 2G networks	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Communication standard in 3G networks	HSDPA 900 / 2100 - MLA-L01/L11 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - MLA-L02/L12 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - MLA-L03/L13
Communication standard in 4G networks	LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600) - MLA-L01/L11 LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300) - MLA-L02/L12 LTE band 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700), 17(700), 28(700) - MLA-L03/L13
Display
Screen type	IPS LCD, 16 million colors
Screen size	5.5 inches
Screen resolution	1080 x 1920 @401ppi
Multitouch	yes, up to 10 simultaneous touches
Screen protection	Gorilla Glass 3
Sound
3.5mm jack	there is
FM radio	there is
Additionally
Data transfer
USB	ype-C 1.0 reversible connector
satellite navigation	GPS (A-GPS), GLONASS
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth	v4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
Internet connection	LTE, Cat4; HSDPA, 21 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps, EDGE, GPRS
NFC	No
Platform
CPU	Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU	Adreno 506
RAM	3GB
Inner memory	32GB
Supported memory cards	microSD, up to 256 GB (combined microSD/SIM slot)
Camera
Camera	16 MP, f/2.0, phase detection autofocus, OIS, dual-LED (dual tone) flash,
Camera features	1/2.8″ sensor size, 1.12 µm pixel size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama, HDR
Video recording	[email protected]
Front-camera	8 MP, f/2.0
Battery
Battery type and capacity	Non-removable Li-Po 3340 mAh
Additionally
Sensors	Light, proximity, gyroscope, compass, accelerometer, fingerprint scanner
Other	— MP4/H.264 player MP3/eAAC+/WAV/Flac player — Document viewer — Photo/video editor
Equipment
Standard equipment	Nova Plus: 1 USB cable: 1 User manual: 1 Warranty card: 1 Charger 5V/2A: 1

Prices

Video reviews

Huawei first introduced two novelties from the Nova line at IFA 2016, and today I have an older model on review.

Characteristics

Specifications
Class	phablet
Form Factor	Monoblock
Housing materials	Aluminum
Operating system	Android 6.0 + EMUI 4.1
Net	2G/3G/LTE (800/1800/2600), Dual SIM
Platform	Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
CPU	Octa-core, 2 GHz
video accelerator	Adreno 506
Inner memory	32 GB
RAM	3 GB
Memory card slot	Yes, combined with a slot for a second SIM card
WiFi	Yes, a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth	Yes, 4.1LE, A2DP
NFC	There is
Screen diagonal	5.5 inches
Screen resolution	1920 x 1080 dots
Matrix type	IPS
Protective covering	Glass
Oleophobic coating	There is
Main camera	16 MP, f/2.0, OIS
Front-camera	8 MP, f/2.0
Navigation	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
Sensors	Accelerometer, light sensor, proximity sensor
Battery	Fixed, Li-Pol 3340 mAh
Dimensions	151.8 x 75.7 x 7.3mm
The weight	160 grams
Price	430 euros

Equipment

• Smartphone
• Charger
• PC connection cable (also part of the charger)
• Wired headset
• Clip

Pay attention to the headphones, they are very similar to Apple EarPods.

Appearance, materials, controls, assembly

I can’t say that the Nova Plus uses some kind of unique design, the smartphone looks ordinary, but at the same time, Huawei added a few little things to diversify the look a bit. For example, the areas above and below the screen have an unusual pattern that plays beautifully in the light.

The back panel and ends are made of aluminum completely, except for two plastic inserts.

The device will be sold in three colors: white, gray and gold. We had the gold version on the test.

Let's move on to the controls.

The area above the screen. Front camera, light and proximity sensors, speaker, indicator light

Bottom end. USB port Type C, mesh external speaker and microphone

Right end. Volume rocker and power button

Upper end. Mini jack and second microphone hole

Left end. Tray for nanoSIM and microSD cards

Back cover. Fingerprint scanner, main camera and flash

The fingerprint scanner can work with third party applications, so you can easily log in to the same Sberbank. By the way, the scanner works very quickly, unlocking occurs in less than a second.

As for the assembly, there are no complaints - there are no squeaks and backlashes.

Dimensions

Speaking about the size of Nova Plus, one would like to use the word "typical". It has typical dimensions and weight for its diagonal, in the hand it feels like most other 5.5-inch models. Not heavy and not light, not thin and not thick.

Compared with ZTE Nubia Z11 and Meizu M3 Note

Screen

The device has an excellent display with excellent characteristics. It has natural color reproduction, a large margin of brightness and maximum viewing angles. The oleophobic coating is good, the finger glides easily, and the prints are rubbed off quickly. Of course, the P9 has a better display, but for most users, the screen quality in Nova Plus is enough for the eyes.

The smartphone has a separate “eye protection” mode, when it is turned on, the color scheme goes into warm tones. If you wish, you can completely fine-tune the color rendering to your preferences.

Operating system

The device operates under Android control 6.0 and EMUI shells.

I've been testing for a long time Huawei smartphones and I see that they are gradually improving their shell, for example, they have already got rid of stupid circled icons, solved the problem with missed notifications, added several new features. Somehow I will definitely tell about their shell separately.

Performance

Since we have a smartphone of the middle segment, the chipset is used at the appropriate level. However, do not forget that now the difference between mid-range and top-end processors is visible mainly in synthetic tests. According to my feelings, Nova Plus worked about as fast as the same P9 Plus.

Offline work

Nova Plus has very good performance battery life both in our tests and everyday use. For example, my iPhone 6 is discharged after about three hours of active use, but in the case of this smartphone, you can safely count on five to six hours of screen on.

Camera

The smartphone takes excellent pictures in the daytime, when the lighting deteriorates, the quality of the photos decreases slightly. Night photos are very bad for the device. Supports video recording up to 4k, do not forget to enable this mode in the settings.

At the presentation of Nova Plus, a lot was said about the selfie camera, in particular, about the soft makeup function. It works great if a girl wants to just touch up her lips, but if you want to do a full makeover with this camera, then you will look like in the photo below.

And here is an example of how the built-in beautifier works. In the first photo it is turned off, in the second it is turned on by 50%, in the third - by 100%.

Wireless interfaces

In terms of wireless interfaces, it is worth noting the absence of dual-band Wi-Fi, as well as MiFare Classic support for using the device as a travel card. Traditionally for Huawei, I will praise the excellent signal quality in Nova Plus, the device catches the network much better than the same iPhone 6.

Conclusion

There are no complaints about the quality of speech transmission, you and your interlocutor hear each other perfectly.

At the presentation, they said that Nova Plus will be sold for 429 euros, that is, approximately 31,000 rubles in Russia. At the moment, it is not known whether this device will be sold here, Huawei first decided to bring the younger Nova model to the market.

But if we imagine that the Russian office would sell this model for 25-27 thousand, then we would have an excellent successor to the popular Honor 7.

In principle, the very fact of creating new families and continuous updating model range does not pose any problems. Even Apple has abandoned the tactic of releasing a single smartphone: today there are three current iPhone(7, 7 Plus and SE), despite the fact that last year's ones are still being produced for some time. But in this case, it is important to observe the measure and avoid internal competition with your own products.

Huawei nova and nova Plus are positioned as female devices - during the presentation, for example, the model and blogger Ksenia Chumicheva played a key role, who spoke for a long time and carefully about the work front camera smartphone. But the front cameras themselves on both devices are unremarkable (eight megapixels, fixed focus, no flash), and the body is made in the same standard colors: gray, silver, gold. What is feminine nature?

And the main question is what is the advantage of these smartphones over Honor 8, which is very close in price, but more interesting in terms of filling (dual camera, powerful Kirin 950 platform)? In addition to the fact that this is Huawei, and then - Honor. The situation is confusing, let's try to figure it out.

First of all, it is worth saying a few words about the differences between nova and nova Plus. In addition to the diagonal of the display (5 inches for the regular and 5.5 inches for the Plus), these are cameras (12-megapixel and 16-megapixel, respectively) and a radically different design. The regular nova shows a surprising resemblance to the Nexus 6P here, while the nova Plus is more traditional.

⇡ Specifications

	Huawei nova Plus	Honor 8	Meizu MX6	ASUS Zenfone 3	Xiaomi Mi5
Display	5.5 inches, IPS, 1920 × 1080 pixels, 401 ppi, capacitive multi-touch	5.2 inches, IPS, 1920 × 1080 pixels, 424 ppi, capacitive multi-touch	5.5 inches, IPS, 1920 × 1080 pixels, 403 ppi, capacitive multi-touch	5.2/5.5" IPS 1920 × 1080 dots, capacitive multi-touch	5.15 inches, IPS, 1920 × 1080 pixels, 427.75 ppi, capacitive multi-touch
Protective glass	no information	no information	no information	Corning Gorilla Glass 4	Corning Gorilla Glass 4
CPU		HiSilicon Kirin 950 (four ARM Cortex-A72, 2.3GHz; four ARM Cortex-A53, 1.8GHz)	Mediatek MT6797T Helio X20 (Dual ARM Cortex-A72 2.3GHz + 4 ARM Cortex-A53 1.9GHz + 4 ARM Cortex-A53 1.4GHz)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (Eight ARM Cortex-A53 Cores @ 2.02GHz)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (Dual Kryo Cores @ 1.8GHz + Dual Kryo Cores @ 1.36GHz)
Graphic controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506, 650 MHz	Mali-T880 MP4, 900 MHz	Mali-T880 MP4, 900 MHz	Qualcomm Adreno 506, 650 MHz	Adreno 530, 624 MHz
Operational memory	3 GB	4 GB	4 GB	3/4 GB	3 GB
Flash memory	32 GB	32/64 GB	32 GB	32/64 GB	32/64 GB
Memory card support	there is	there is	No	there is	No
Connectors	USB Type-C, mini-jack 3.5 mm	USB Type-C, mini-jack 3.5 mm	USB Type-C, mini-jack 3.5 mm	USB Type-C, mini-jack 3.5 mm	USB Type-C, mini-jack 3.5 mm
SIM cards	two nanoSIMs	one nanoSIM / two nanoSIMs	two nanoSIMs	one microSIM + one nanoSIM	two nanoSIMs
Cellular 2G		GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
Cellular 3G	HSDPA 900 / 2100	HSDPA 850/900/1700/1900/2100		HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
Cellular 4G	LTE Cat. 7 (300 Mbps, 150 Mbps), bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 38	LTE Cat. 6 (300/50 Mbps): bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20	LTE Cat. 6 (up to 300 Mbps): bands 1, 3, 7, 20	LTE Cat. 7 (300 Mbps, 150 Mbps), bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 38, 39, 40, 41	LTE Cat. 12 (up to 600 Mbps): bands 1, 3, 7, 38, 39, 40, 41
WiFi	802.11b/g/n	802.11a/b/g/n/ac	802.11a/b/g/n/ac	802.11a/b/g/n/ac	802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	4.2	4.2	4.1	4.2	4.2
NFC	there is	there is	No	there is	there is
Navigation	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
Sensors		ambient light, proximity, accelerometer/gyroscope, magnetometer (digital compass), IR sensor	illumination, proximity, accelerometer/gyroscope/pedometer, magnetometer (digital compass), barometer	illumination, proximity, accelerometer/gyroscope, magnetometer (digital compass)	illumination, proximity, accelerometer/gyroscope, magnetometer (digital compass), barometer
The fingerprint scanner	there is	there is	there is	there is	there is
Main camera	16 MP, ƒ/2.0, phase detection autofocus, optical stabilization, dual LED flash, 4K video recording	Dual module, 12 MP, ƒ/2.2, phase detection autofocus, LED flash, 4K video recording	12 MP, ƒ/2.0, phase detection autofocus, LED flash (2 diodes), 4K video recording	16 MP, ƒ/2.0, contrast/laser autofocus, OIS, dual-LED flash, Full HD video recording	16 MP, ƒ/2.0, phase detection autofocus, LED flash, 4-axis optical stabilization, 4K video recording
Front-camera	8 MP, fixed focus	8 MP, fixed focus	5 MP, autofocus, no flash	8 MP, fixed focus	4 MP, fixed focus
Food	12.7 Wh non-removable battery (3340 mAh, 3.8 V)		non-removable battery 11.6 Wh (3060mAh, 3.8V)	11.4 Wh non-removable battery (3000 mAh, 3.8 V)	11.4 Wh non-removable battery (3000 mAh, 3.8 V)
The size	151.8×75.7×7.3mm	145.5×71×7.5mm	153.6×75.2×7.3mm	153×77×10.9mm	145×69×7.3mm
Weight	160 grams	153 grams	155 grams	155 grams	129 grams
Hull protection	No	No	No	No	No
Operating system		Android 6.0 Marshmallow, native EMUI skin	Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Flyme skin	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 6.0 Marshmallow, MIUI skin
Current price	approximately 32,000 rubles	27,990 (32 GB version), 29,990 rubles (64 GB version)	27 990 rubles	23,990 rubles (5.2-inch version), 27,990 rubles (5.5-inch version)	26,000 rubles (32 GB version), 32,000 rubles (64 GB version)

⇡ Appearance, ergonomics and software

Working on the design of a smartphone is the ability to balance: follow the rules of the game, take into account all trends and at the same time manage to fully technically pack the device. In the case of Huawei nova Plus, everything turned out only partially: there is a mandatory 2.5D display, there are no visual frames, it seems to flow onto the sidewalls, but in fact there is a black frame around the screen, which, frankly, looks a little strange on a light case.

We managed to keep the slimness of the device - nova Plus is a few tenths of a millimeter thinner than the same Honor 8 - but at the cost of a protruding camera module. The module itself, apparently, was taken directly from the Mate 8 - but its appearance evokes associations rather with the Mate S that never reached Russia. The miniature eye of the lens, framed by a square of brushed metal, is successfully combined with a square fingerprint scanner recessed into the body. I will also include the antenna wiring neatly integrated into the back of the branded details - unlike the rest of the aluminum case, they are made of plastic, but they look like they are poured in.

There are no problems with assembly: the device is monolithic, it can withstand the usual compression tests with twists and falls from a small height onto a concrete floor without any problems - yes, unfortunately, such an involuntary crash test was also carried out (thanks to the unsuccessfully sewn pockets on the pants) . The smartphone withstood it with honor - not a scratch.

Huawei nova Plus, top: microphone and 3.5 mm mini-jack for headphones or headset

Huawei nova Plus, bottom: USB Type-C connector and two grilles — but only behind one of them is the speaker

There is tempered glass - judging by the result of the fall, but even Huawei representatives do not report what brand it is, both the Russian representative office and the headquarters in China. However, we can definitely say that Gorilla Glass is not used here.

Huawei nova Plus, right side: power and volume buttons

The arrangement of functional elements is the most common for an Android smartphone: the power and volume buttons are on the right side, the power connector (as almost everywhere now is USB Type-C) at the bottom, the Home, Back and Open Applications Menu buttons are located on the screen. Is that the mini-jack regularly changes its location - here it is on top. Two grilles at first misled me that stereo speakers were used here. But no, the second - decorative, there is nothing behind it, the sound comes only from the right. But when using a smartphone, it does not overlap with a finger, the location is good. The speaker sounds loud, but there is no need to talk about any quality. He's here for calls.

Information about the make, model, and alternative names of a particular device, if any.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Used materials, suggested colors, certificates.

Width Width information refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	75.7 mm (millimeters) 7.57 cm (centimeters) 0.25ft 2.98in
Height Height information refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	151.8 mm (millimeters) 15.18 cm (centimeters) 0.5 ft 5.98in
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements.	7.3 mm (millimeters) 0.73 cm (centimeters) 0.02 ft 0.29in
The weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	160 g (grams) 0.35 lbs 5.64oz
Volume Approximate volume of the device, calculated from dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.	83.89 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 5.09 in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale.	Golden Grey Silver
Housing materials The materials used to make the body of the device.	Metal

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often referred to as a 2G mobile network. It is enhanced by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services) and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies.	GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz
UMTS UMTS is short for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and belongs to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is to provide more speed and spectral efficiency with W-CDMA technology.	UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz UMTS 850 MHz (MLA-L02; MLA-L12; MLA-L03; MLA-L13) UMTS 1900 MHz (MLA-L03; MLA-L13) UMTS 1700/2100 MHz (MLA-L03; MLA-L13)
LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a technology fourth generation(4G). It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent development of technologies is called LTE Advanced.	LTE 2600 MHz LTE 1800 MHz (MLA-L01; MLA-L11; MLA-L02; MLA-L12) LTE 2100 MHz (MLA-L01; MLA-L11; MLA-L02; MLA-L12) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) (MLA-L02; MLA-L12) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) (MLA-L01; MLA-L11; MLA-L02; MLA-L12) LTE 850 MHz (MLA-L02; MLA-L12; MLA-L03; MLA-L13) LTE 1900 MHz (MLA-L03; MLA-L03) LTE 1700/2100 MHz (MLA-L03; MLA-L13) LTE 900 MHz (MLA-L01; MLA-L11; MLA-L02; MLA-L12) LTE 700 MHz (B12) (MLA-L03; MLA-L13) LTE 700 MHz Class 17 (MLA-L03; MLA-L13) LTE 800 MHz (MLA-L01; MLA-L11) LTE 700 MHz (B28) (MLA-L02; MLA-L12; MLA-L03; MLA-L13)

Mobile technologies and data rates

Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out through technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

The operating system is the system software that manages and coordinates the operation of the hardware components in the device.

SoC (System on a Chip)

System on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device in one chip.

SoC (System on a Chip) System on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components such as processor, GPU, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation.	Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953
Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is made. The value in nanometers measures half the distance between the elements in the processor.	14 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The main function of the processor (CPU) of a mobile device is the interpretation and execution of instructions contained in software applications.	ARM Cortex-A53
Processor bit depth The bit depth (bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance than 32-bit processors, which, in turn, are more productive than 16-bit processors.	64 bit
Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands by which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv8
Number of processor cores The processor core executes program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing many instructions to be executed in parallel.	8
Processor clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	2000 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphic applications. In mobile devices, it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, etc.	Qualcomm Adreno 506
The amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) used operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost when the device is turned off or restarted.	3 GB (gigabytes)
Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device.	LPDDR3
Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels means more high speeds data transmission.	single channel
RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its speed, more specifically, the speed of reading / writing data.	933 MHz (megahertz)

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has a built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed amount.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the image quality of information directly depends.	IPS
Diagonal For mobile devices, the screen size is expressed in terms of its diagonal length, measured in inches.	5.5in 139.7 mm (millimeters) 13.97 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate Screen Width	2.7in 68.49 mm (millimeters) 6.85 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate Screen Height	4.79in 121.76 mm (millimeters) 12.18 cm (centimeters)
Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.778:1 16:9
Permission Screen resolution indicates the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. More a high resolution means sharper image detail.	1080 x 1920 pixels
Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be shown on the screen in clearer detail.	401ppi (pixels per inch) 157ppm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in a single pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors the screen can display.	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen area Approximate percentage of screen space on the front of the device.	72.8% (percentage)
Other characteristics Information about other functions and features of the screen.	capacitive Multitouch Scratch resistance
	2.5D curved glass screen 1500:1 contrast ratio 450 cd/m²

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that are recognized by the mobile device.

Main camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the case and is used for taking photos and videos.

Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take pictures. The sensor, as well as the optics, is one of the main factors in the quality of a camera in a mobile device.	CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor)
ISO (light sensitivity) ISO values ​​determine the light sensitivity level of the photosensor. A lower value means weaker photosensitivity and vice versa - more high performance means higher light sensitivity, i.e. better ability of the sensor to work in low light conditions.	100 - 1600
Diaphragm	f/2
Focal length	4.26 mm (millimeters)
Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile devices cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes give a softer light and, unlike brighter xenon flashes, are also used for video shooting.	Double LED
Image resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which indicates the number of pixels in the horizontal and vertical direction of an image.	4608 x 3456 pixels 15.93 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution for video recording by the device.	3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP (megapixels)
Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard shooting and video playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p.	30 fps (frames per second)
Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality.	autofocus Burst shooting digital zoom Optical Image Stabilization geo tags panoramic shooting HDR shooting Touch focus Face recognition Adjusting the white balance ISO setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene Selection Mode
	Phase detection

Additional camera

Additional cameras are usually mounted above the screen of the device and are mainly used for video calls, gesture recognition, etc.

Diaphragm Aperture (f-number) is the size of the aperture opening that controls the amount of light reaching the photosensor. A lower f-number means the aperture is larger.	f/2
Focal length Focal length is the distance in millimeters from the photosensor to the optical center of the lens. There is also an equivalent focal length that provides the same field of view with a full frame camera.	2.84 mm (millimeters)
Image resolution Information about the maximum resolution of the secondary camera when shooting. In most cases, the resolution of the secondary camera is lower than that of the main camera.	3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum supported video resolution additional camera.	1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP (megapixels)
Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the optional camera when shooting video at the maximum resolution.	30 fps (frames per second)

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Location determination

Information about navigation and location technologies supported by the device.

WiFi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication to transfer data over short distances between different devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to communicate.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, which is also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by the device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Browser Information about some of the key features and standards supported by the device's browser.

HTML HTML5 CSS 3

Audio file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs that store and encode/decode digital audio data, respectively.

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which store and encode/decode digital video data, respectively.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge they need to function.

Capacity The capacity of a battery indicates the maximum charge it can store, measured in milliamp-hours.	3340 mAh (milliamp-hours)
Type of The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more specifically, by the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used in mobile devices.	Li-polymer (Li-polymer)
Adapter output power Strength information electric current(measured in amperes) and electrical voltage (measured in volts) that the Charger(output power). Higher power output ensures faster battery charging.	5 V (volts) / 2 A (amps)
Characteristics Information about some additional features device battery.	fast charging Fixed

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

SAR levels refer to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.

SAR level for head (EU) The SAR level indicates maximum amount electromagnetic radiation, which the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear in a conversation position. In Europe, the maximum permissible value The SAR for mobile devices is limited to 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by CENELEC in accordance with IEC standards following the 1998 ICNIRP guidelines.	1.41 W/kg (watt per kilogram)
Body SAR (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum allowed SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by CENELEC following the 1998 ICNIRP guidelines and IEC standards.	1.47 W/kg (watt per kilogram)
Head SAR (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. The maximum value used in the US is 1.6 W/kg per gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the US are controlled by the CTIA and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values.	1.23 W/kg (watt per kilogram)
Body SAR (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest acceptable SAR value in the US is 1.6 W/kg per gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA controls whether mobile devices comply with this standard.	0.37 W/kg (watt per kilogram)