Hey everyone! Today, I got my hands on an impressive phone, the Huawei Nova 11 Pro, featuring a cool green, leather-like texture design. And this phone has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor. FHD+ resolution , a vibrant 120Hz refresh rate on an edge-curved OLED screen, running on Huawei’s latest EMUI 13. This phone is another refreshing model for those young people who loves unique design and selfies, so let’s talk about it.
Unboxing
The packaging of the Nova 11 Pro is pretty simple but comes with a pleasant surprise: a transparent soft phone case. The screen is curved, and it’s great to have factory-fitted protective screen film on it, saving us a lot of trouble. Included in the package are a fast 100-watt charger and a type-C charging cable.
Design
The premium design of this phone is an instant eye-catcher. The vibrant green leather-like material, especially on the back cover, alongside the etched logo of the Nova brand gives it a premium, high-end feel. Coupled with the aluminum alloy frame and a unique striking camera design at the back, the aesthetic of the Huawei Nova 11 Pro is very satisfying. The camera setup is designed as the main lens in the center, surrounded by some unique ring texture, and info of the specs detailing around the lens adds a unique touch to it. Overall, It looks like a delicate ladies leather bag.
The Huawei Nova 11 Pro, with its 6.78-inch screen size and weight of 188g, feels incredibly comfortable in hand, thanks to its ergonomic size, weight distribution, and slightly curved screen. Protected by Kunlun glass, you can safely enjoy the unique feel of the phone without a case.
Camera
But the highlight of the phone is its image quality. The main camera has a high-resolution 50-megapixel lens with a large aperture. This powerful camera, combined with a big sensor, allows exceptional low light performance and portrait bokeh capabilities.
When I shoot human object, the skin and clothing texture details of the characters are crystal clear. The out-of-focus bokeh effect is subtly soft and pleasing to the eye. Shooting photos in daylight, particularly towards the sun, results in surprisingly well-balanced images. Leaves and buildings aren’t cast into heavy shadows, and the glare doesn’t wash out the image or turn it gray. I must say, the HDR performance is quite impressive.
Now, let’s talk about night-time photography. The Huawei Nova 11 Pro’s main camera has a variable aperture of f1.9 and a special big sensor that delivers excellent noise control. This means even in low-light scenarios, the images have minimal grain or blur and the highlights don’t get overexposed.
The phone also has a neat trick up its sleeve: an 8-megapixel ultra-wide macro lens and a rear laser focus system that open up new ways to capture the world.
The rear laser focus system on the Huawei Nova 11 Pro effortlessly captures dynamic objects with great precision. This ensures you don’t miss those unexpected, precious moments in your life. On a day-to-day basis, the AI image system proves incredibly useful. It identifies key subjects in the frame and fine-tunes the color of the photos automatically, making for a hassle-free shooting experience. As a camera phone, the Huawei Nova 11 Pro will not disappoint.
Let’s not forget about the selfie lovers! The Huawei Nova 11 Pro features a dual-camera setup – a 60-megapixel front-facing lens with follow focus and an 8-megapixel portrait lens, offering the ultimate solution for selfie enthusiasts. The camera is further boosted by Huawei’s built-in, fine-tuned portrait algorithm. It provides various levels of customizable settings like skin smoothing, face slimming, skin tone adjustments, and many creative selfie effects. If you’re into selfies, you’re certainly going to fall in love with this phone!
In terms of video shooting, the Nova 11 Pro supports up to 4K at 30fps. However, it’s worth noting that beautification features and effects cannot be used at 4K or high frame rates. A slight downside, but the phone’s strong electronic image stabilization does compensate for this.
Screen
Now, back to the brilliant edge-curved OLED screen. It boasts a 93.4% screen-to-body ratio, creating a premium look and feel. With a resolution of 2652×1200 and automatic 120Hz refresh rate, images appear crystal clear and transitions are smooth. Plus, the screen brightness is more than 800 nits, so it performs well even in direct sunlight.
Performance
As for performance, it’s equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SOC, which, although lacks 5G support, is sufficient for daily use and moderate gaming. High-performance games like Genshin Impact may require a bit of graphics downscaling for smoother gameplay.
Battery & Charging
The 4500mAh battery, along with the 778g SOC, provides a solid battery life. Moreover, the impressive 100-watt charger can power up the phone from 0% to 100% in just 20 minutes, offering a quick recharge whenever you need it.
Verdict
Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by the look and image system of the Huawei nova 11 Pro. With its constant focus on making phones for young and fashionable people, the Nova series has certainly done it right.
But what are your thoughts? Would you consider buying this phone? I’d love to hear your ideas in the comments below.
