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Huawei Nova 2i

Specifications

Huawei Nova 2i
Huawei Nova 2i (Nova Series)
Processor
HiSilicon Kirin 659 8 x 2.4 GHz, Cortex-A53
Graphics adapter
ARM Mali-T830 MP2
Memory
4 GB 
Display
5.90 inch 4:2, 2160 x 1080 pixel 409 PPI, Capacitive, IPS, glossy: yes
Storage
64 GB eMMC Flash, 64 GB 
Connections
Card Reader: microSD up to 128GB, Sensors: Fingerprint sensor, Digital compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity light Senor, Accelerometer, Status indicator, SAR sensor, microUSB 2.0
Networking
802.11 b/g/n (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 4.2, GSM, WCDMA, LTE FDD, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 7.5 x 156.2 x 75.2
Battery
3340 mAh, Talk time 2G (according to manufacturer): 20 h, Standby 2G (according to manufacturer): 550 h
Operating System
Android 7.0 Nougat
Camera
Primary Camera: 16 MPix 16MP+2MP Dual-camera
Secondary Camera: 13 MPix 13MP+2MP Dual-camera
Additional features
Keyboard: Virtual
Weight
164 g
Price
300 Euro

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 78.29% - good
Average of 7 scores (from 21 reviews)
price: 92%, performance: 65%, features: - %, display: 60% mobility: 88%, workmanship: 78%, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Huawei Nova 2i

80% Huawei Nova 2i Review
Source: Tech Advisor English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
A great-looking budget Android phone with a large 18:9 display and four cameras headlining in its spec. The Huawei Nova 2i promises excellent value, but you might prefer to buy one of the several similar Huawei/Honor phones intended for the UK market.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/27/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Huawei Nova 2i – big phone for a small price (review)
Source: Gadgetguy English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
My point is that many overseas ‘retailers’ take advantage of this confusion and sell a lower-cost phone destined for a different market. Unless you get a Nova 2i, Australian model RNE-L22 don’t buy it.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/11/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 100% performance: 70% workmanship: 80%
87% Huawei Nova 2i — Australian Review
Source: Ausdroid English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
Huawei have made some outstanding phones, particularly over the last 2 years or so. The Nova 2i isn’t built or priced to match it with the top end Pixel 2s, Note 8s or S8s of the world, but the user experience comes very close. Micro USB and not-the-fastest WiFi are niggles which might upset the most demanding tech enthusiast, but the average user won’t (and shouldn’t) care; the phone charges, the WiFi is fast enough for what users care about, and it’s significantly cheaper than other options.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/04/2017
Rating: Total score: 87% price: 95% mobility: 95% workmanship: 85%
71% Huawei Nova 2i Review: Can 4 cameras do justice?
Source: KL Gadget Guy English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
It might sound like I was nitpicking the Huawei Nova 2i throughout the review and the brief time that I have with it. But the major issues such as software performance can probably be fixed via software update. It is rather disappointing when a mid range device does not perform up to expectations. Plus the micro USB port and no fast charging, future proofing is another question by itself. But with a price tag of RM 1,299, perhaps I shouldn’t complain too much about the Huawei Nova 2i. With a little more refinement, this phone will certainly be the most value for money mid range device in 2017. Any thoughts so far? Let me know if I’ve missed out on anything in this review.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/07/2017
Rating: Total score: 71% price: 80% performance: 60% display: 60% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Huawei Nova 2i Review – $300 for Quad Cameras
Source: Manila Shaker English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
Considering its price, it’s one of the best contenders out there with its well-rounded aspects. While 18:9 displays maybe not everyone’s preference, Huawei releases theirs at a somewhat balanced state. As for photography, I’d recommend the Nova 2i if it had OIS or EIS. I wouldn’t say that it’s a waste of quad cameras, but it could’ve been done better.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/04/2017
85% Huawei Nova 2i review: Huawei's best flagship features have been successfully smuggled into the mid-tier
Source: Good Gear Guide English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
Huawei aren’t the first smartphone brand to try and squeeze down a flagship offering into a lower price-point. However, when brands usually make that pitch, we're talking $600-800. With the $499 price-tag in mind, there’s not a whole lot out there that can match the Huawei Nova 2i. It’s a solid phone that borrows plenty from its more expensive and compact cousin to outstanding effect.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/25/2017
Rating: Total score: 85%
Watch: Huawei Nova 2i Video Review
Source: Yugatech English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
The Huawei Nova 2i will be available in stores nationwide starting October 21 with a suggested retail price of Php14,990. Colors available will be in gold, black and blue.
video revew
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/18/2017
Huawei Nova 2i Review
Source: Yugatech English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
We could not find any major fault with the Nova 2i. If there is one, and we think it’s just a minor annoyance, it would be the use of a micro USB port and slow charging. The use of the pair of dual cameras can be a somewhat gimmicky to others but it does the job well if the user’s main concern is just to take really great portraits and selfies.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2017
Huawei Nova 2i Review: Is it the Mid-range Smartphone to Beat?
Source: Unbox English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
While Huawei’s been quiet the past few months, the company has broken their silence with a fantastic mid-range offering. The Nova 2i delivers on all fronts: style, performance and camera. The quad-camera promise of the phone may feel a little gimmicky, but trust us, it really does deliver the goods as far as image quality is concerned for its price point.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/12/2017
Huawei Nova 2i Unboxing, Quick Review: Is This The New Mid-Range King?
Source: Unbox English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
At Php 14,990, Huawei’s Nova 2i will be giving a lot of their competitors headaches. We’ve yet to complete our full review, but if the cameras deliver (and aren’t just feature fillers) then the Nova 2i may just be the best mid-range phone that you’ll be able to buy at its price range. According to a local retailer, the phone will hit stores come October 20 for Php 14,990, though final pricing is yet to be announced by Huawei.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/11/2017
Huawei Nova 2i Hands On: Democratising The 18:9 Display
Source: Lowyat.net English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
Chances are, we will see more mid-range smartphones with 18:9 displays in the near future, but for the time being, the Nova 2i stands out as one of the most compelling options in Malaysia. Retailing at RM1,299, the Nova 2i offers plenty value for money.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/27/2017
Đánh giá chi tiết Huawei Nova 2i
Source: Vivacities German DE→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/25/2017
70% Huawei Nova 2i - Торжество цифр
Source: Helpix RU→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/30/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Обзор смартфона Huawei Nova 2i: в четыре "глаза"
Source: Hitech Vesti RU→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/06/2017
Обзор Huawei nova 2i: попробуй четыре камеры
Source: DGL.ru RU→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/27/2017
Видеообзор: Huawei Nova 2i — на пути к Nova 31
Source: AndroidInsider.ru RU→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/15/2017
Huawei Nova 2i - smartphone màn hình tràn viền giá tốt
Source: Sohoa VN Express VN→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/27/2017
75% Đánh giá chi tiết Huawei Nova 2i: Sự lựa chọn tầm trung dịp cuối năm nay
Source: The Gioididong VN→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/25/2017
Rating: Total score: 75%
Trên tay Huawei Nova 2i màu vàng: Sang hơn, ít bám vân tay hơn
Source: The Gioididong VN→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/21/2017
Trên tay Huawei Nova 2i bản Thái: Màn hình FullView, 4 camera, chip Kirin 659, giá khoảng 7.6 triệu
Source: The Gioididong VN→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/26/2017
Review Huawei Nova 2i: Jagoan Bokeh dengan 4 Kamera
Source: Jagat Review ID→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/06/2017

Comment

ARM Mali-T830 MP2:

 

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Kirin 659: » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


5.90":

这是比较大的智能手机尺寸,也十分常见。

大尺寸可以让屏幕有更高的分辨率。因而例如字体等的细节将会更丰富。不过另一方面,小屏幕的功耗会较低,而设备也会更轻盈小巧,售价更低。

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Devices from a different Manufacturer and/or with a different CPU

Samsung Galaxy M10
Mali-T830 MP2, Exynos 7870 Octa
Huawei Mate SE
Mali-T830 MP2, Kirin 659
Huawei Y9
Mali-T830 MP2, Kirin 659
Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2 G611F
Mali-T830 MP2, Exynos 7870 Octa
Huawei Nova 3e
Mali-T830 MP2, Kirin 659
Huawei P20 Lite
Mali-T830 MP2, Kirin 659
Huawei P smart
Mali-T830 MP2, Kirin 659
Honor 9 Lite
Mali-T830 MP2, Kirin 659
Huawei P10 Selfie
Mali-T830 MP2, Kirin 659
Honor 7X
Mali-T830 MP2, Kirin 659
Huawei Mate 10 Lite
Mali-T830 MP2, Kirin 659
Honor 9i
Mali-T830 MP2, Kirin 659
Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt 2017
Mali-T830 MP2, Exynos 7870 Octa
Huawei Nova 2 Plus
Mali-T830 MP2, unknown
Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro 2017
Mali-T830 MP2, Exynos 7870 Octa

Devices with the same GPU

Samsung Galaxy A2 Core
Mali-T830 MP2, Exynos 7870 Octa, 5.00", 0.142 kg
Huawei Nova 2
Mali-T830 MP2, Kirin 659, 5.00", 0.143 kg
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Mali-T830 MP2, Exynos 7870 Octa, 5.20", 0.16 kg
Huawei Nova Lite
Mali-T830 MP2, Kirin 655, 5.20", 0.147 kg

Devices with Same Screen Size and/or Weight

Huawei Nova Flip
unknown, unknown, 6.94", 0.195 kg
Huawei Mate XT
unknown, unknown, 10.20", 0.298 kg
Huawei Pura 70
unknown, unknown, 6.60", 0.207 kg
Huawei Nova 12s
Adreno 642L, Snapdragon SD 778G 4G, 6.70", 0.168 kg
Huawei Pura 70 Pro
unknown, unknown, 6.80", 0.22 kg
Huawei Nova 12 SE
Adreno 610, Snapdragon SD 680, 6.67", 0.186 kg
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Maleoon 910, Kirin 9010, 6.80", 0.226 kg
Huawei Pura 70 Pro+
unknown, unknown, 6.80", 0.22 kg
Huawei Nova 12i
Adreno 610, Snapdragon SD 680, 6.70", 0.199 kg
Huawei Pocket 2
unknown, unknown, 6.94", 0.199 kg
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Stefan Hinum (Update: 2017-10-29)