Huawei Nova 3i

Huawei Nova 3
(Huawei P Smart+)
ManufacturerHuawei
Series
Huawei Nova
First released
July 21, 2018 (2018-07-21)
PredecessorHuawei Nova 2i
SuccessorHuawei P Smart+ 2019
Smartphone
Dimensions157.6 mm (6.20 in) H75.2 mm (2.96 in) W7.6 mm (0.30 in) D
Android 8.1.0 "Oreo" upgradable up to Android 9.0 "Pie"
Memory6 GB RAM
Storage128GB
microSD, up to 400 GB
Battery4000 mAh Charging With 10W
Rear cameraDual (16MP + 2MP), laser autofocus, AI filter, f/2.2 aperture, 1080p resolution, 1080p video recording at 30 fps or 1080p at slow-motion video (1080p timelapse with stabilization, panorama, optical image stabilization, LED flash
Front camera(24 MP + 2 MP, depth sensor) aperture, exposure control, face detection
ConnectivityWi-Fi b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, LTE, microUSB 2.0, USB 2.0
Websiteconsumer.huawei.com/levant/phones/nova3i

The Huawei Nova 3i is an Android smartphone manufactured by Huawei as part of its mid-range Nova series. The phone was released on 21 July 2018.

Specifications

Display and camera

Huawei Nova 3i has a 6.3-inch IPS LCD screen with a 1080p resolution. It has a total of four cameras: 16MP and 2MP on the back, with a 24MP and 2MP on the front.[1]

Storage and configuration

The phone comes with 128GB of internal storage (eMMC 5.1), which can be expanded up to 400GB. It is powered by Huawei's HiSilicon Kirin 710 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM. It has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner for improved security.[2]

Battery and connectivity

The phone comes with a 3340 mAh battery, a microUSB charging port, and a 3.5 mm audio jack for wired headphones.[1][3]

Software

The phone was shipped with Android Oreo overlaid with Huawei's EMUI 8.2.[1]

Colour variants

This model was released in three colours: Pearl White, Black and Iris Purple.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Low, Aloysius (July 19, 2018). "Huawei ups the budget ante with the affordable Nova 3i". CNET. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
  2. โ†‘ "Huawei Nova 3i". GSMArena. 2018. Retrieved Aug 3, 2020.
  3. โ†‘ Low, Aloysius (July 19, 2018). "Huawei's budget Nova 3i shows off its premium looks". CNET. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
  4. โ†‘ "HUAWEI nova 3i | Android Phone | HUAWEI Global". consumer.huawei.com (in Italian). Retrieved 2026-04-24.