Huawei, the leader in the Chinese smartphone market, is currently being widely criticized in its home market for a customized smartphone having applications that monitor activities of students and shares data with parents and school.

A report from Chinese media claims that the company has made two customized smartphones that comes with a “student management system”. The devices were introduced to parents during a meeting held at Liuzhou High School located in China’s southwestern Guangxi province.

One of those two smartphones, which is a customized version of the Huawei Nova 4, comes with a “time and content management functions” that enables tracking of time student spends on the smartphone and allows school authorities to lock the phone.

The report says that the student surveillance system was designed by a Huawei research arm based in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. The device can filter content and can recognize and report content that the school deems harmful.

A school official told The Beijing News that some parents had initially proposed the idea to restrict students from overusing their smartphones. The school official also added that parents and students are not compelled to buy or use these smartphones.

However, in a statement to TechNode, telecommunication giant Huawei denied having anything to do with the said student monitoring system. It added that it was a “publicity stunt” orchestrated by  Zhongheyixun, a Guangxi-based information technology company.

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It seems that the student surveillance system was developed as concern about smartphone addiction among students is rising. Apple has also recently launched a Screen Time feature on iOS 12 as a tool to address the concern.

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The Huawei Nova 4 launched as Huawei‘s first phone with a punch hole display and the world’s first phone with the 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor.

The phone was announced in two variants – a high-end model with a 48MP primary rear sensor and a standard model that has a 20MP primary rear sensor. Both have 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Huawei has now announced a 6GB RAM variant which also has a 20MP primary rear camera.

The new variant is priced at ¥2799 (~$416) and comes in Red, Black, White, and Blue. It is already available for purchase on Vmall.

The 6GB version of the Huawei Nova 4 has a 6.4-inch IPS LCD display with a 2310 x 1080 resolution. It is powered by the Kirin 970 and runs EMUI 9.0.1 based on Android 9 Pie. It has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and packs a 3,750mAh battery.

READ MORE: Camera samples showing the Huawei P30 Pro’s Super Zoom feature in action

The Nova 4’s selfie camera is a 25MP f/2.0 sensor. There are three cameras on the rear – a 16MP f/2.2 super wide angle camera, a 20MP f/1.8 main camera, and a 2MP f/2.4 depth-sensing camera. The phone doesn’t support NFC and neither does it have a MicroSD card slot for storage expansion.

Huawei will include a free gift with the first 800 orders of the phone.

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Huawei Nova 4 pearl white is now on full pre-sale in China with its high-end specifications. The new device comes in multiple variants packing different camera configurations. The version which hosts 20-megapixel super wide-angle camera is available for 3099 Yuan which roughly translates to $462. The other variant which comes with a 48-megapixel super-wide camera sensor is available for 3399 Yuan (~$507).

Moreover, Huawei Nova 4 is the company’s first device which features a punch hole camera on the front side. The handset packs a 6.4 inch IPS LCD display featuring the Full HD+ resolution of 2310 x 1080 pixels. Huawei is powering the device with Kirin 970 chipset coupled with 8GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage. The device incorporates GPU Turbo technology which will accelerate the graphics performance on the device.

In terms of cameras, the device carries triple rear camera featuring 48 MP Sony IMX 586 sensor + 12 MP secondary camera + 2 MP ToF sensor. There’s a 25 MP front facing the camera for beautiful, clear selfies and video calling. There’s another variant of the Huawei Nova 4 which features a 20-megapixel primary sensor instead of the 48 MP sensor on the rear side.

The device is crafted using a new generation double-layer diaphgram nano-texture technology to give different colours upon handling it at different angles. Its design and colour are perfectly matching its essence making it look more premium.

• Read More: Huawei Nova 4 vs Honor Magic 2 vs Huawei Mate 20: Specs Comparison

It runs on Android 9.0 Pie with EMUI 9.0 skin on the top. Huawei has added a 3750 mAh battery in the device which supports 18W rapid charging technology. In order to facilitate the users, the Chinese smartphone maker has added a fingerprint sensor on the rear side. To brag the Huawei Nova 4 pearl white, you can head over to the source link below. Make sure to get it as soon as possible because the stock may deplete soon.

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Punch hole displays may become the future of borderless phones. In order to get rid of bezels and notches, Huawei and Samsung decided to opt for a hole in-display which only contains the front camera. The new solution debuted with Huawei Nova 4 and Samsung Galaxy A8s, while yesterday Huawei’s sub-brand released another device with a punch hole display: the Honor V20 (View 20). That is why now we got all the perfect candidates for a specs comparison between punch hole displays.

Huawei Honor V20 vs Huawei Nova 4 vs Samsung Galaxy A8s

Design

Besides having one of the highest screen-to-body ratio and a tri-borderless design without a notch, Honor V20 has one of the most impressive back covers ever seen. Indeed, not only it comes in gradient colors, but it also has a V on its rear panel changing its color and position depending on the viewing angle from which you look at it. If you want a soberer design, then you should go for the Huawei Nova 4 which comes with a beautiful look and gradient colors without that light effect, while Samsung Galaxy A8s is the thinnest one but also the tallest one due to its slightly thicker bezels.

Display

If you want the best display quality, you should not choose any of these handsets. They come with typical midrange displays: IPS panels with a Full HD+ resolution just like most of the devices with price tags above $200. The only amazing thing of these displays are their incredibly narrow bezels and, as said above, the display hole housing the front camera which allows them to sport a tri-borderless design without a notch, a slider and so on. Even Samsung Galaxy A8s has an IPS panel, despite the whole Galaxy A series being equipped with AMOLED displays.

Hardware/Software

Huawei Honor V20 has the most powerful processor, so also the best performance. We are talking about the new Kirin 980 that is the same found on the Huawei Mate 20 series, made with a 7 nm production process. Together with the Kirin 980, you can also get up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage with a micro SD slot separated from the dual SIM slot, so you can use both at the same time. Honor V20 still comes with a high-end processor, but it is the older and less impressive Kirin 970 which is inferior to the Snapdragon 845. At last, Samsung Galaxy A8s has just an upper-midrange SoC: the Snapdragon 710. Android Pie is pre-installed in each case.

Camera

At least on the paper, the most amazing camera department belongs to Huawei Nova 4. It is the first phone to sport the new 48 MP Sony sensor with the highest resolution ever seen in the smartphones market. A sensor offering no loss of detail even while zooming, paired with a secondary 16 MP sensor and a third 2 MP depth sensor. Honor V20 has a 48 MP camera too, but it is a dual camera setup and it only includes a TOF 3D camera besides the main sensor. While on the paper Huawei Nova 4 seems the most impressive camera phone, we will have to try each of these devices to give a final verdict on their cameras.

Battery

Huawei Nova 4 is a bit thicker than its rivals, but it has the biggest battery and it is able to last more on a single charge. With 4000 mAh, you should be able to cover a full day of battery life even in intensive scenarios. Further, it comes with a faster-charging technology. Huawei Nova 4 takes the second place with a smaller battery than Honor V20 but much bigger than Galaxy A8s’ 3400 mAh unit.

Price

The listing price of Huawei Honor V20 is about €460/$526, Huawei Nova 4 costs about €480/$548 and Samsung Galaxy A8s carries a €393/$450 price tag. These prices are referred to the Chinese market as these devices are still not in the global market. I like more the Honor V20 because of its higher performance, magnetic design, and bigger battery, so I would personally choose it.

• Read More: Huawei Nova 4 first sale reveals Pearl White variant is more popular

Huawei Honor V20 vs Huawei Nova 4 vs Samsung Galaxy A8s: PRO and CONS

Huawei Nova 4

PROS

• More variants
• Big battery
• Good price
• Amazing cameras

CONS

• Worse connectivity

Huawei Honor V20

PROS

• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Unique design
• Outstanding hardware
• Bigger battery

CONS

• Nothing particular

Samsung Galaxy A8s

PROS

• FM radio
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Sleek design

CONS

• Less attractive look

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Huawei is one of the companies releasing the highest amount of flagships in a year. Only in the second half of 2018, the company unveiled the Huawei Mate 20 series, the innovative Honor Magic 2 and its first phone with an in-display camera Huawei Nova 4. If we exclude the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, the other flagship released come with a very nice price tag and they can be more or less considered affordable flagships. But which is the perfect one for you? Here is a comparison between Mate 20, Nova 4, and Honor Magic 2.

Huawei Nova 4 vs Huawei Honor Magic 2 vs Huawei Mate 20

Design

If you want the most impressive design, you should make a choice between Huawei Nova 4 and Honor Magic 2 by basing on your tastes. Alongside the Galaxy A8s by Samsung, the former is the first phone with an in-display camera hole, while the second is a phone with a slider design which reaches almost 100 percent of screen-to-body ratio without a notch, neither a hole. Huawei Mate 20 is the classic device with a waterdrop notch already seen several times, but it is the only splash resistant and dust resistant phone of the trio.

Display

Besides having an innovative design, Honor Magic 2 is also equipped with the most interesting display. It has no bezels, notches or holes, the Super AMOLED technology, full DCI-P3 coverage, and an in-display fingerprint reader. Huawei Mate 20 is almost at the same level, it even adds the HDR10 technology for better color reproduction, but it has just an IPS panel. However, it should be the most resistant one with its Gorilla Glass protection. Huawei Nova 4 has an inferior IPS panel.

Hardware/Software

If you need the fastest device and the most suitable for multi-tasking, Honor Magic 2 comes with the best hardware configuration. It has the most powerful processor by Huawei and 8 GB of RAM in the most powerful variant. Further, you can get up to 256 GB of internal storage, but unlike Huawei Mate 20 and Huawei Nova 4, it is not expandable. Huawei Mate 20 has a Kirin 980 as well, but it comes with just 6 GB of RAM in the costlier variant. Huawei Nova 4 is the worst one as it comes with the Kirin 970 chipset.

Camera

Currently, Huawei Nova 4 is equipped with the best camera department ever, at least on the paper. It sports the latest Sony sensor with a 48 MP resolution embedded in triple camera setup. It should provide the highest level of detail, a low loss of detail with zoom and good performances in low light conditions. At the second place there is Honor Magic 2 with six cameras in total: three on the front and three on the back, but Huawei Mate 20 is not far away with its rear triple camera and a pretty nice 24 MP selfie snapper.

Battery

When it comes to battery life, Honor Magic 2 and Huawei Nova 4 can not do anything against Huawei Mate 20 and its huge 4000 mAh unit. It can last for a full day on a single charge without any problem. On the other hand, thanks to the Magic Charge technology, Honor Magic 2 is one of the phones with the fastest charging. But Huawei Nova 4 should last more than Magic 2 with its slightly bigger unit.

Price

If you want Huawei Mate 20, you are willing to pay about €640 on the global market, Honor Magic 2 costs €550 in China and Huawei Nova 4 is available for €500 in China. There is not a definitive winner in this comparison. I would personally go for the Huawei Mate 20 because of its more balanced specs, great performance, bigger battery, better build quality, stereo speakers, and expandable storage, but you might like Huawei Nova 4 if you want an amazing camera or Honor Magic 2 if you like futuristic designs and innovative features.

• Read More: Huawei unveils Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro: Kirin 980, triple rear cameras and more

Huawei Nova 4 vs Honor Magic 2 vs Huawei Mate 20: PRO and CONS

Huawei Nova 4

PROS

• High screen-to-body ratio
• Big battery
• Good price
• Amazing cameras

CONS

• Worse hardware side

Honor Magic 2

PROS

• Slider design
• In-display fingerprint reader
• Outstanding hardware
• Six good cameras

CONS

• Smaller battery

Huawei Mate 20

PROS

• Bigger screen
• Bigger battery
• Awesome hardware
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• Expensive

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Yesterday was one of the high points of the year for Huawei as the company announced its first in-screen camera smartphone – the Huawei Nova 4 with a 25 MP selfie camera. The launching was supported with some neat slides, showing that over 65 million people bought devices from the Nova series since it was first unveiled.

The Nova 4 was first unveiled in October 2016 meaning the series is just two years ago. The Nova series is a mid-range lineup for Huawei which is highly traded in China and other Asia-Pacific markets. It has always relied on being elegant, beginning from the 2016 Huawei Nova with a design inspired by the Nexus 6P. Later, Huawei Nova 2 and Nova 2 Plus came in stylish colors like the flagship Huawei P10 – Grass Green, Streamer Gold, Aurora Blue, and so on.

The Nova 2s tested the Mate 10’s technique with a fingerprint scanner and a big screen of about only 4.5mm in diameter on the front while running the flagship Kirin 960 chipset. However, Huawei Nova 3 kept the custom, but the Nova 3+ arrived in Europe as Huawei P Smart and with the lower-powered Kirin 710 chipset.

Related: Huawei Nova 4 Launched with the worlds first 48MP Sony IMX586 Camera!

The latest model is the Nova which is the Chinese giant’s first official device featuring a punch hole for the selfie camera. We’ll have to wait and see the performance of this phone in addition to the 65 million tally. The Nova is well-studded in the design and hardware aspects so, we don’t expect a disappointing performance.

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Huawei Nova 4 and Samsung Galaxy A8s are the first smartphones ever to feature a hole-punch display. Thanks to the fact that the display integrates the front camera in a small hole, they do not need a notch, neither a slider or a pop-up front camera, in order to deliver extremely narrow bezels on three sides and a screen-to-body ratio close to 100 percent. Will they be considered the best solution to get rid of notches? Only time will give us the answer. Meanwhile, here is an in-depth specs comparison.

Huawei Nova 4 vs Samsung Galaxy A8s

Design

Huawei has been able to make a more impressive design with the new Huawei Nova 4. Indeed, the handset features a higher screen-to-body ratio as well as a smaller hole for the front camera, at least from what the first official renders are showing. Further, the rear side is more attractive as well thanks to the reflective back available in gradient color variants. Samsung Galaxy A8s is a slightly thinner phone, but on the other hand, it is a bit taller.

Display

Samsung always provides better displays for most of its handsets, but it is not the case when it comes to the new Samsung Galaxy A8s. It is the only last-gen phone from the Galaxy A series to sport an IPS LCD display instead of a Super AMOLED panel. Huawei Nova 4 has an IPS display too and the same resolution, so we expect a very similar viewing quality. However, we will have to test them personally to give a final judgment about their displays.

Specs & Software

Huawei Nova 4 wins when it comes to performance because of its better hardware. Indeed, it comes with a high-end processor, the Kirin 970 which is the same found on the Huawei P20 Pro, paired with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. It delivers blazing speeds as well as a great adaptability to multi-tasking. Samsung Galaxy A8s will provide very nice performances, but it remains an upper mid-ranger with its Snapdragon 710 chipset. Both the phones come with Android Pie out of the box customized with the companies’ proprietary user interfaces.

Camera

Besides their punch-hole display, cameras are the main focus of Huawei Nova 4 and Samsung Galaxy A8s. On the paper, the former looks more impressive because it is the first to come with the new Sony sensor sporting a resolution of 48 Megapixels, in a triple camera setup. However, Samsung Galaxy A8s is an outstanding camera phone as well with its triple camera and a very bright f/1.7 aperture. We are yet to see how each device performs in the most demanding scenarios to express an opinion.

• Read More: Huawei Nova 4 Launched with the worlds first 48MP Sony IMX586 Camera!

Battery

We can not give a final verdict about battery life as well. Huawei Nova 4 has a much bigger battery, but usually, Samsung optimizes its batteries in a better way, so the battery life of these devices might be similar.

Price

Overall, at least on the paper, I am more impressed by the Huawei Nova 4 because of its more beautiful design and a higher-end hardware. It just debuted in China with a price tag of about €500 for the high version with the 48 MP triple camera (there is also a standard version with a lower-end camera), while the price of Samsung Galaxy A8s is still shrouded into mystery.

Huawei Nova 4 vs Samsung Galaxy A8s: PRO and CONS

Huawei Nova 4

PRO

• Higher screen-to-body ratio
• Outstanding rear camera
• Big battery
• Amazing hardware

CONS

• Worse connectivity

Samsung Galaxy A8s

PRO

• Good cameras
• FM radio
• Sleek design
• Good battery

CONS

• No 3.5 mm jack

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Gone are the days when flagships got all the attention. Now is the age of the upper mid-rangers and in some ways, this special category of smartphones are getting pretty solid attention. Remember the world’s first in screen (infinity O) camera smartphone from Samsung which was actually a mid-range Galaxy device? Huawei is going for a similar strategy and the newly launched Huawei Nova 4 is interesting in a lot of aspects. First, it joins the Galaxy A8S by featuring an in-screen front-facing camera, which allowed the company to make the phone nearly full screen. But Huawei claims it takes things to the next level by using the world’s smallest camera setup up front.

Huawei has added the 25MP front on the top left corner of the phone which the company claims will least interfere with the app area. The Nova 4 hides the ambient light sensor inside and uses a micro-slot earpiece to maximize the screen real estate. The company adds that the front camera on the phone is the smallest module in the mobile industry right now. It measures just 3.5mm and ensures that the overall diameter of the front camera opening is just 4.5mm, which is less as compared to competitor offerings with over 6.5mm+ diameter slits.

The front design is definitely the highlight of the Nova 4. However, even at the back, the company has ensured that fans get a lot of color options. The phone comes in special Red, White (similar to P20 Pro’s color variant), and Aurora Blue color options. Apart from this, there’s a basic black color as well.

Huawei Nova 4 Camera Specs

The phone features three camera sensors at the back, one wide-angle sensor, a primary sensor in the middle and a third small sensor for bokeh effect. There are two camera configurations available, one with a standard 20MP primary camera and a higher end model with the worlds largest 48MP (IMX586) smartphone camera sensor from Sony. We have been hearing a couple of manufacturers working on this 48MP sensor including Xiaomi, but Nova 4 is the first phone to be equipped with this super-high-resolution sensor. The upcoming Honor V20 is also going to feature the same sensor, but we are still waiting for its official launch.

The standard model comes in the following camera configuration.

• Top Sensor — 16MP 117 degrees Wide-Angle f/2.2
• Middle Sensor — 20MP Primary f/1.8
• Bottom Sensor — 2MP for Bokeh f/2.4

The higher-end model comes in the following camera configuration.

• Top Sensor — 16MP 117 degrees Wide-Angle f/2.2
• Middle Sensor — 48MP IMX586 Primary f/1.8
• Bottom Sensor — 2MP for Bokeh f/2.4

The camera setup comes with support for HDR Pro, beauty mode, 960 fps slo-mo video recording, a closed-loop motor for super fast focus, EIS, 3D Emojis, and scene + object recognition. So, pretty much what you expect from a 2018 Huawei smartphone! It’s clear that the company is positioning the Nova 4 as a very strong camera smartphone.

Huawei Nova 4 Specs

The phone comes with last year’s Kirin 970 (that’s where the company’s cut costs) with up 8GB of RAM configuration. There are other standard features such as GPU Turbo for flawless gaming experience too. The display up front is a 6.4-inch panel with 2310 x 1080p resolution and takes the screen to body ratio up to 86.3%, a solid step up from the 83% on the Nova 3 model with a notch.

While the company didn’t officially reveal the battery capacity at the event, we know the Nova 4 features a 3750 mAh battery with 9V 2A fast charging. It even supports dual standby dual 4G VoLTE connection. Further, it comes with EMUI 9.0.1 out of the box based on Android Pie.

Huawei Nova 4 Price & Availability

The Nova 4 with 8+128GB storage and 20MP camera is priced at 3099 Yuan ($450), while the 8+128GB variant with the large 48MP resolution camera is priced at 3399 Yuan ($493)! There are other variants too, but Huawei hasn’t revealed any further pricing details yet.

Pre-sale starts today at 4.08PM CST and the phone will go on sale on December 27 at 10.08AM in China.

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Huawei is scheduled to announce the all-new Nova 4 smartphone today at an event in China. Well, as per sources it is believed that Huawei is also going to release a couple of other devices such as Huawei Enjoy 9 and Matebook 13. Both these devices have already been announced, but they will be showcased once more along with the new Huawei Nova 4. Already, Nova 4 has appeared on Geekbench and AnTuTu benchmark apps featuring its specs and some other details.

As per the recent leak, Nova 4 will carry Kirin 970 with 8 GB of RAM. It will feature the same camera sensors as like of the Huawei Mate 20. There are two different models of Nova 4 featuring different rear camera modules. One model will come with a 48 megapixels+ 16 megapixels + 20 megapixels while another one will carry 20+16+2 megapixels triple camera set. Although, it is a full proof high-end package which will compete against devices such as OnePlus 6T, Galaxy S9, and others.

Moreover, Huawei Matebook 13 will also release along with the new smartphone. It is an ultra-thin, portable notebook with a huge display. In terms of power, it hosts Intel 8th generation CPU and discrete graphics performance promising good performance.

The last but not the least, Huawei Enjoy 9 will also appear at the launch event. It is an entry-level device featuring Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC. It will come in two different variants of 3/4GB RAM and 32/64 GB internal storage.

• Read More: Huawei Nova 4 press renders leaked to reveal front and rear design, color variants

However, Huawei has piled up three new devices for launch at an event which will start at 13:30 Beijing Time. Huawei will live stream the launch event. So, how many of you are waiting for the launch of these devices, mainly Nova 4?

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Huawei is preparing to launch the Nova 4 high-end device today just a few hours from now. It has already appeared on both major benchmarking platforms like Geekbench and AnTuTu Benchmark. Previously, various rumors and reports have been leaked suggesting us the spec details and other information. Today, once again its specs and performance details have been surfaced by the means of different benchmarking apps.

As per the new leak, Huawei Nova 4 has appeared at AnTuTu as model VCE-AL00 with detailed specs and scored 215981 points. Similarly, at Geekbench, it scored 1997 points in the single core test, while multi-core test allowed it to make 6605 pts with its Kirin 970 processor.

Although, it is expected to carry 6.4-inch full-screen display with a resolution of 2310*1080 pixels having an aspect ratio of 19.25:9. It will be equipped with Kirin 970 which carries improved CPU and NPUs for better AI handling and 5G support. It will be coupled with 8GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage.

A 25-megapixel camera will power Huawei Nova 4 on the front side with AI features. Although there are going to be two different variants of the device, one will carry triple camera sensor of 48 megapixels+ 16 megapixels + 20 megapixel while another one will carry 20 +16+ 2 megapixels triple camera set. Further, there will be a built-in 3750 mAh battery with 9V 2A super fast charging. It even supports dual standby dual 4G VoLTE connection.

It’s ultra-thin design, and the high-end processor is coupled with GPU Turbo technology. It will help the device to improve its graphics performance with an increment of 60% in the efficiency. It will be powered by EMUI operating system, which also carries several AI based features. The new features on EMUI help the device to perform more efficiently and effectively.

• Read More: Huawei Nova 4 press renders leaked to reveal front and rear design, color variants

However, it is now clear that Huawei is launching it today along with Huawei Enjoy 9. How many of you are already waiting for it?

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The Huawei Nova 4’s launch is still a few days away but a new leak gives us a closer look at the phone and also reveals some new details. The leak is a set of press renders of the phone in all the color variants it will be available in.

The Nova 4 will be the first Huawei-branded device to come with a hole-in-display panel a.k.a punch hole selfie camera similar to the Galaxy A8s and the Honor V20. The press renders show off the color variants of the phone.

The Nova 4 will come in classic black, gradient red, gradient blue, and a gradient white variant similar to the Honor 10 GT Lily White. All variants have black bezels.

The Huawei Nova 4 will have triple rear cameras – two in a single housing and the third housed separately. One of the three rear cameras is a 48MP sensor. It will also have a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

READ MORE: 38MP Sony IMX607 sensor details leaked: boasts exceptional low-light performance and may appear first in the Huawei P30 Pro

An image leaked yesterday that showed a presentation slide of the Nova 4’s specifications. It revealed the phone will have a 6.4-inch FHD+ screen, a Kirin 970 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. In addition to the 48MP sensor, it will also have 16MP and 2MP sensors on the rear and a 25MP front-facing camera. A less powerful variant will swap the 48MP sensor for a 20MP sensor. Both variants will have a 3,750mAh battery with support for 18W fast-charging.

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Last week, Huawei teased an image on its Weibo account, suggesting that the Chinese company is all set to launch a smartphone with Infinity-O like display in December. While the phone, Nova 4 — successor of the Nova 3 — appeared in several leaks and concept renders, the exact launch date was not known.

However, the company has now posted another image on Weibo, revealing that the Huawei Nova 4 will be officially launched on 17th December.

The Huawei Nova 4 is confirmed to come with a display with ‘punch-hole’ cutout in the top-left corner for the front-facing camera. Because of this design, the phone is expected to have an impressive screen-to-body ratio.

Under the hood, the device is expected to be powered by the company’s own Kirin 980 octa-core chipset which is manufactured using 7nm process, claimed to be the world’s first mobile chipset to do so. This is the same processor that powers the Mate 20 series and the Honor Magic 2.

The phone is also expected to come with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Since no fingerprint sensor is visible on the front or back, it’s safe to assume that the phone will have an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Connectivity options on the device could include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band, Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, USB Type-C port. On the software front, we are expecting Android 9 Pie-based EMUI 9.0 out-of-the-box.

Read More: Huawei Mate 20 Pro with QHD+ OLED display, Kirin 980 SoC, and Leica triple rear cameras launched in India for Rs. 69,990 ($987)

To know the actual specifications of the Huawei Nova 4 and the phone’s pricing and availability information, we’ll have to wait until the company makes the phone official at a launch event on 17th December.

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