Huawei Nova 2i: more cameras, modern features and recognizability

The desire of smartphone manufacturers to constantly be in trend and follow modern trends is expressed in the release of models for the fashion segment based on old designs. Regarding Huawei, as an example, it is easy to call Huawei Nova 2i. Created on the basis of Nova 2 with a fairly standard geometry, the model received a display with a fashionable aspect ratio, dual front and rear cameras, as well as a good hardware platform.

Specifications

The table shows the characteristics of Huawei Nova 2i.

Processor module	Hisilicon Kirin 659, 16 nm platform, eight-core (Cortex A53)
Graphic module	Mail t830
RAM / ROM	4/64 GB
SIM	Combined tray, 2 SIM, SD support up to 128 GB
Connection	GSM, UMTS
Data	EDGE, HSDPA, 4G
Screen	5.93 inches IPS on-cell, 407 ppi, 1080 × 2160
Wireless technology	WiFi, Bluetooth
Rear camera	autofocus, single-flash, 16 megapixel (color) + 2 megapixel (monochrome)
Front camera	13 Mp (color) + 2 Mp (monochrome)
Sensors	Approximation, Fingerprint, Illumination, Acceleration
Battery	Non-removable lithium-ion, 3340 mAh

The device has dimensions of 156x75x7.5 mm for height, width, thickness, respectively, and weighs 164 g. The model is made in a combined case of glass and metal.

Huawei Nova 2i

Design and ergonomics

If you make a standard review of Huawei Nova 2i, you get a dry description of the usual device for all. Therefore, it is worth mentioning the recognizable features and new details of the appearance that the phone has acquired as a result of the improvement of the basic model.

The first thing that catches your eye - new display format 18: 9. This significantly increased the field of view, but did not lead to a noticeable increase in size. Phone Huawei Nova 2i noticeably added in height compared to Nova, but the width has changed little. This fact is great news for girls. The dimensions of the Huawei Nova 2i allow it to fit comfortably even in a small hand.

The front is a glass-protected screen. On it is applied a protective film that performs a decorative function. However, its benefits are substantial. After the appearance of scuffs and scratches, protection can be removed by getting a bright and smooth display.

On the side faces - the expected set of interfaces and controls.

1. Top right, the power button and volume rocker.
   
2. On the left in the upper corner is a tray for SIM cards. It is combined, you can install 2 pieces of nanoSIM or donate one mobile operator, putting in place a microSD card. Cards up to 128 GB are supported.
   
3. Bottom interface microUSB charging adapter, speaker grille and the main microphone. There is also a 3.5 port for minijack wired headphones.
   

4. On the top side, there is only a hole for the microphone of the noise cancellation system.

The device would have looked unassuming if it were not for the interesting performance of the parts of the case. The display glass has roundings. The back metal cover is made with stylish bevels and quite recognizable.

In the upper line of the front panel there are the optics eyes of the dual camera. Here, the conversational speaker, the LED of the missed events and the sensor unit in the composition of the sensor for illumination and proximity. On the bottom line - only the manufacturer's logo, navigation is carried out with on-screen buttons.

On the back of the Huawei Nova 2 Ay, in the center of the upper third is located the island of the dual main camera. It protrudes slightly above the surface and is contoured by a protruding line.A little above the cameras - the eye of the LED flash, below the fingerprint scanner. To complete the description of the back cover is worth mentioning the recognizable design features of Huawei Nova 2i. On the metal part there are no inserts for antennas. Instead of them - signal paths that differ in color from the main surface. This detail uniquely adds recognition patterns.

Assembled smartphone Huawei Nova 2i very high quality. All elements of the design are carefully fitted, no uneven cracks, squeaks or skews. The surface of the back cover is matte, fingers do not slip on it. On the protective glass display - oleophobic coating. Fingers slide, leaving little fingerprints. Today you can buy a model in three colors of the back cover: black (black), blue (blue), gold (gold).

Important! There is a purely custom hull feature. The edging of the main camera unit is quickly scratched. The metal back cover is much stronger, but in order to preserve the appearance of the device, it is recommended to immediately place it in a protective case.

Screen

Smartphone Huawei Nova 2 Ai is equipped with a very high-quality matrix. Her type IPS on-cellwithout air gap.Such a screen to some extent explains why the price of the modified model is quite high. The pixel density of the display is 407 per inch, a diagonal of 5.93 inches. Resolution standard FullHD + 1080 × 2160 pixels. Even small text is perfectly recognized on the display, and the quality of the image output does not cause any comments.

In the display settings eye protection present. It has a schedule function and an extended control scheme. In particular, you can set not only the on and off time, but also the intensity of neutralization of the blue part of the spectrum.

The viewing angles of the display are close to the maximum, the IPS technology with zero air gap fully shows what it can do. Can change screen color temperature. The maximum brightness of the backlight allows you to work without any problems with the phone in bright sunlight. However, the technical characteristics of the matrix in terms of authenticity of colors look medium:

• gray shifts towards green;
• light and warm tones are similarly affected;
• At low backlight levels, there is a significant increase in gamma.

However, for the average user, the matrix can be called ideal.As evidenced by the reviews of the owners Nova 2 Ay, the display settings will easily allow you to choose the optimal display mode.

Hardware platform

The core of the computing platform Nova 2 Ai is a HiSilicon Kirin 659 processor. This is an eight-core platform, the four Cortex A53 can accelerate to 2.36 GHz, the other A53 cores operate in the basic mode at 1.7 GHz. This format of operation is balanced, it shows good performance and moderate power consumption even at high load.

It is worth noting well-developed operating environment. The smartphone is not buggy and do not think. All transitions on the menu, scrolls, swaps - fast, with almost instant reaction and drawing. In utilitarian tasks, Nova 2 Ai shows excellent results.

Good smartphone copes with the demands of modern games. With high graphics settings work popular tanks, demanding Modern Combat 5 and other applications. In synthetic tests, the phone shows the results of the average segment of devices. Last but not least good performance is achieved thanks to impressive amount of RAM. The Nova 2i has 4 GB of LPDDR3 RAM.A fairly modern ARM Mali-T830 MP2 processor is responsible for drawing graphics.

No comments on the operation of other functional blocks of the hardware platform. The navigation system has excellent sensitivity. With a cold start, the satellites are in 10 seconds. In hot start-up mode - almost instantly.

Important! Nova 2i supports NFC technology, with the installation of the appropriate software by the phone, you can pay in stores, identify yourself in security systems, and do many useful things.

Autonomy

The battery with a capacity of 3340 mAh confidently states that the smartphone Huawei Nova 2 Ai is not capable of showing records of autonomy. However, performance indicators will not disappoint most potential owners.

If you do not limit yourself to receive calls, use messengers and listen to music - the device with an average screen activity at 4 o'clock will last more than 12 hours, until the evening. Other measured indicators:

• moderate use up to 2 hours of display - up to 2 days%
• up to 5.5 hours of playing time with an average level of illumination;
• up to 6 hours of FullHD video with communication modules disabled (flight mode), backlight brightness at maximum.

As can be seen from the results of field tests, the capabilities of the smartphone in terms of autonomy are not as bad as it seemed. Nova 2i, without a doubt, will be a convenient companion for a huge audience of consumers.

Cameras

The main and front camera of Huawei Nova 2i is dual sensors. Their characteristics are pretty decent, but waiting for miracles is not worth it. Main sensors:

• 16 Mp for the main;
• 13 megapixel for the front.

Auxiliary matrices of both dual cameras have a resolution of 2 Mp. They work exclusively as a means of obtaining images with a blurred background during portrait photography. Also operate in wide aperture modes.

The degree of blending effects Adjustable in camera maintenance shell. Their work has some features:

• supported mode of live photos with the recording of short clips;
• the degree of background blur varies both before and after the shooting;
• when photographing detailed objects with insignificant color transitions, processing errors are possible (not only the background is eroded, but also the subject in the foreground);
• focusing may be confused if you take a picture of an object from a short distance.

However, these shortcomings do not spoil the impression of using a smartphone. A review of the camera in a positive way is as follows:

• sufficiently lit objects are perfectly displayed even when shooting at dusk;
• panorama made by the 16 megapixel sensor - detailed, with an even distribution of brightness;
• frame splicing errors do not occur during panning;
• in brightly lit rooms, the pictures delight in a wide color range;
• The texts and pictures in the photographs of the pages of the book are legible, clear, and detailed.

Important! It is worth noting that the main and front camera equally well remove portrait objects with blurring the background. This makes using your smartphone even more convenient.

As a conclusion

Without a doubt, the new Huawei Nova 2 Ai model has become recognizable, has not acquired birth injuries and shows a good appeal to the consumer. Here there is a new aspect ratio of the screen, and a frameless display, and an excellent matrix with zero air gap. At the same time, the device shows good performance, autonomy, is able to please with good camera shots and many options for their settings.Therefore, the device is definitely worth buying if you want to get a smartphone of an average price group, not designed for disappointment.

Huawei Nova 2i