A recent leak had reveled the entire specifications of the upcoming Huawei Nova 4 that will be officially announced on Dec. 17. The predecessor Nova 3 handset came with a notched display design to offer high screen space. The Nova 4 will be offering even higher screen space since it will be featuring a notch-less display with a small round-shaped cutout for the selfie camera. The handset will be available in four color options such as Fritillaria White, Suyin Blue. Honey Red and Bright Black. Freshly leaked renders of the Huawei Nova 4 have surfaced to confirm on the color variants and to reveal its front and rear design.

The Huawei Nova 4 press renders leak reveals that the Fritillaria White, Suyin Blue and Honey Red are color gradient editions. The white one appears like a mix blue, pink and yellow. The blue variant looks turquoise at the top and bluish purple towards the bottom. The Honey Red version is a mix of red and purple. The Bright Black edition is completely dark.

The glass back of the Huawei Nova 4 features a fingerprint reader and a vertically arranged triple camera setup. Texts like “48MP AI Camera” and “Huawei” are also etched on the back panel of the phone. The frontside of the phone is mainly occupied by the in-screen camera hole display which features slim bezels around it. Shown below is the official commercial of the phone.

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The Huawei Nova 4 high version will be arriving with 48-megapixel + 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system while the standard model will be equipped with 20-megapixel + 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit. The remaining specs are expected to be same on both models. The Nova 4 will be fueled by Kirin 970 chipset, 8 GB of RAM and 3,750mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. It will have an inbuilt storage of 128 GB and a microSD card slot for more space.

The Huawei Nova 4 will a 6.4-inch display with support for FHD+ resolution and 19.25:9. The display will be housing a 25-megapixel front-facing camera. The smartphone will be loaded with Android 9 Pie OS. The pricing of the phone is yet to be revealed.

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Huawei will be debuting the Nova 4 smartphone on Dec. 17. The images of the smartphone that have surfaced through its TENAA listing have confirmed that it will be arriving with punch-hole cut-out at the top-left corner of the display for the selfie camera. Also, it will be equipped with a triple camera unit on the rear. The entire specifications of the Huawei Nova 4 smartphone have surfaced on Weibo. It reveals that the smartphone will be hitting the Chinese markets in standard and high versions.

The new leak reveals that the standard and high versions of the Huawei Nova 4 will have the same processor, RAM and inbuilt storage. The only different between the two variants is that the higher model will feature 48-megapixel main sensor.

The Huawei Nova 4 will be featuring a 6.4-inch display that supports full HD+ resolution of 2310 x 1080 pixels. The hole in the display will allow the phone to support an aspect ratio of 19.25:9. The Kirin 970 chipset that powered Huawei and Honor flagship phones in 2017 will be under the hood of the Nova 4. The Huawei Nova 3 that was announced in July featured the same chipset. Huawei’s GPU Turbo technology for accelerated GPU performance will be present on the smartphone.

The SoC of the Nova 4 will be coupled with 8 GB of RAM. It will be arriving with a native storage of 128 GB. The leak does not confirm whether the smartphone will be featuring a microSD card slot. However, since the predecessor model featured it, there is a possibility that the Nova 4 will feature it too.

The 3,750mAh battery with 18W fast charging was made available on the Nova 3. The same battery with same rapid charging tech will be available on the Nova 4. The handset will carry support for 4G VoLTE connectivity.

For photography, the Huawei Nova 4 will be featuring a 25-megapixel selfie camera couple with AI beautification capabilities. The standard version of the phone will include 20-megapixel + 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system. In the high version, the 20-megapixel main sensor will be replaced by 48-megapixel while the remaining sensors will remain the same. There is no confirmation on whether the Huawei Nova 4 high version will be coming with Sony IMX586 48-megapixel sensor that will be available on the upcoming Honor V20 flagship phone. Probably, the Nova 4 could be featuring the cheaper Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM1 48-megapixel sensor.

• Read More: New live photos show the Huawei Nova 4’s triple rear cameras

There is no information available on the price tag of Huawei Nova 4. The handset will be coming to China in four color gradient options such as Fritillaria White, Bright Black, Suyin Blue and Honey Red.

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While Huawei is set to announce a probable Nova 3 successor this month, the Huawei Nova 3 itself is getting EMUI 9.0 with Android Pie. The handset that was announced in July this year has been under testing for Android Pie since some time. However, it seems Huawei is now ready to seed the update via OTA to some regions. Do note that not all variants are receiving the update and a post on Reddit shows the Chinese variant has received the update.

Furthermore, Huawei has also released a timeline for other handsets that are progressing on EMUI 9.0 with Android Pie. Below are the devices.

• Nova 2s has released a beta version on November 20th
• Nova 3i started beta recruitment on November 28th
• Nova 3e expects to launch beta recruitment in January
• Maimang 7 has launched a beta survey on November 28

Speaking about the Nova 3 update, it weighs around 4.7GB in size and comes with build number PAR-AL00 9.0.0.101. That’s quite a big update and if any Chinese user wishes to update their Nova 3, he/she should probably check for adequate internal storage before downloading the OTA. However, users might want to consider updating in the first place because there’s a big change in the update.

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With regards to the features, the changelog mentions that EMUI 9.0 removes support for third-party launchers which means users will be stuck with EMUI after the update. That’s a pretty disappointing move if you’re into third-party launchers like Nova. Other than that, the update spruces up the battery life, animations and even face unlock is faster than before. The new HiVision feature that detects food and calories was also found to be very accurate by the Reddit user who posted the changelog.

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Huawei is rolling out an update for its recently launched, Huawei Nova 3. The update packs various bug fixes and improvements which will make your device smoother and optimise it for better performance. Particularly, Huawei Nova 3 update packs fixes including improved sensitivity of the touchscreen, making it more responsive to touch.

Further, Huawei has added new authentication feature for making payments with WeChat. Users can make payments via WeChat using the fingerprint authentication. The update also brings some camera improvements, making photos to process with much better color saturation. It has fixed the major Wi-Fi scan pop-up bug along with other minor tweaks.

Currently, the OTA update is available in China and will soon commence in other regions. The firmware version B142 is rolling out as an OTA update and is only available for PAR-AL00, and PAR-TL00 models. The owners of these models can check for the update by heading to the Settings >> System >> System Update. Usually, OTA update takes few days to reach each and every unit. Before updating the Huawei Nova 3, make sure it is charged more than 50% and is connected to stable Wi-Fi network.

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The mid-range, Huawei Nova 3 is known for its dual cameras on the both front and the back side. It was launched couple of months ago and was priced $480 (3280 Yuan). Huawei Nova 3 mid-range smartphone packs 6.3 inch LCD display having 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It is powered with HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset, 6GB of RAM and 128 GB storage. It runs Mali-G72 MP12 GPU for graphics and packs 3750 mAh battery. For Camera, there’s dual cameras of 24 megapixel + 2 megapixel on the front side and 16 megapixel + 24 megapixel dual unit on the front side.

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Huawei has been caught in an advert mess of its own doing. The manufacturer was “caught” using a DSLR in place of its own phone, the Nova 3/Nova 3i in this case for camera samples in a video ad.

The 30-second video ad which features Egyptian actress, Sarah Elshamy, has her significant trying to take a selfie of her while she tries to apply her makeup before he does. In the completed ad, the scene is to actually show off the AI beauty feature of the camera which takes beautified pictures of you that appears as if you have make-up on.

Unfortunately, behind-the-scenes pictures posted by the actress on her Instagram page shows that in this particular scene, the man is actually not holding the Nova 3 or Nova 3i. He’s not even holding anything in this “selfie-taking position”, rather there is another man with a DSLR camera at an angle that makes it appear as if a selfie is being taken.

We probably wouldn’t know that there was no actual selfie if not for Ms. Elshamy but seeing as a feature of the phone which may convince buyers to purchase the phone is being advertised and it has been revealed that the selfie was not taken by the phone, prospective buyers may not be so eager to buy any of the two phones anymore.

Ms. Elshamy has since deleted the picture but the damage has been done already. Huawei will most likely offer an explanation and an apology as to what happened and might even throw in a freebie or discount to entice customers but the deed has been done already.

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Huawei is not new to this “not-totally-honest advertising”. It has been caught in the past passing of DSLR photos as camera samples of the Huawei P9 and also photoshopping the bezels on the marketing photos for the Huawei P8 and P8 Max.

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Huawei has transformed the Nova series into a powerful lineup featuring the flagship grade Kirin 970 inside along with 6GB of RAM. Naturally, the Nova 3 and the Nova 3i smartphones have been in high demand ever since its launch back on July 18. Now, He Gang, the head of Huawei’s mobile phone division reveals that the Nova 3 series (including Nova 3i) has crossed 2 million in shipments in just a month of its release. This goes on to reveal the popularity of the Nova 3 series in China.

It’s worth mentioning that the 2 million shipment figure given by Mr. Gang is just for the domestic market of China. The Nova 3 series have been officially launched in a number of other Asian countries, including the second largest smartphone market (Canalys report), India. However, the shipments in these markets have not yet been accounted for, which means that this figure is a lot higher when we include the international markets. Nova 3 series’ popularity in China is not surprising. Mr. Gang had revealed that 60 percent of Nova series sales were registered in China while the remaining 40 percent came from the international markets.

The new Nova 3 phones are particularly popular among the young generation, all thanks to its four camera bokeh equipped shooters in a beautiful 3D glass body. Even the smaller sibling, the Nova 3i boasts of a capable chipset, the new gen 12nm Kirin 710 that was announced a couple of months back. So, both the phones bring a lot of value for their competitive prices.

In related news, Nova 3 Acacia Red color is now up for sale in China, just in time for the Chinese Valentine’s Day. This beautiful red variant is only available in 6+128GB option and is priced at 2999 Yuan (~$436).

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In the previous month, Huawei had launched the Nova 3 powered with Kirin 970 flagship SoC. Its sub-brand Honor had recently announced Honor 10 GT and Honor Note 10 smartphones with Kirin 970 SoC onboard. Various smartphone OEMs are expected to debut new flagship phones in the second half of the year. An industry insider from China with well-known track record on leaked information on forthcoming phones has shared the list of flagship smartphones that are slated to debut this year.

August

The Meizu 16 series that includes Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus smartphones are expected to go official on Aug. 8. The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is slated to go official on Aug. 9. The Smartisan Pro 3 and OPPO R17 are rumored to go official later in this month. The 360 N7 Pro is likely to get announced later in August or September.

September

The LG V40 ThinQ is expected to get unleashed in September. A recent report has revealed that after its unveiling in September, the company release it in the market in early October.

The 2018 iPhones will be also arriving in September. Recent reports have suggested that the two upcoming OLED iPhones may debut as iPhone 9 and iPhone 9 Plus. The company is also expected to announce LCD iPhone in September. However, a recent report has claimed that since the Cupertino company has encountered production issues with the LCD iPhone, it may hit the market by October or early November.

Last year, Xiaomi had launched the Mi MIX 2 on Sept. 11 and on the very next Apple had announced the iPhone X as its first OLED iPhone. Hence, the Mi MIX 3 is pegged to arrive in September this year. However, the leakster has claimed that there is a possibility that the smartphone may get announced in October. A recent report has revealed that it may arrive with improved design.

October

The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL phones are speculated to go official either in September or October. Since the predecessor Google Pixel phones were unveiled in October, it is likely that this year also the company may follow the same launch pattern. The Nubia Z19 and Huawei Mate 20 series that includes Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro are poised to get unveiled by mid-October.

November

By mid-November, OnePlus may announce the OnePlus 6T smartphone. Honor may rival it by launching the Honor V11 smartphone around the same time.

December

360 Mobiles may announce the 360 N8 flagship by mid-December. Honor may introduce the Honor Magic 2 as the successor for Honor Magic that was announced in December 2016. Vivo X22 or Xplay7 is also likely to debut by the end of this year. Could this be the first ever 10 GB RAM phone that is rumored to go official this year?

The leakster has further claimed Apple 12 that powers the forthcoming 2018 iPhones is a 7nm SoC. The 7nm Kirin 980 SoC is expected to fuel Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Honor V11 and Honor Magic 2 smartphones. Rest of the phones are speculated to feature the 10nm Snapdragon 845 SoC. However, it seems unlikely that the OPPO R17 and Vivo X22 will arrive with SD845 SoC.

Some of the other flagship phones that are not mentioned in the above list include  Nokia 9 or Nokia A1 Plus, Razer Phone 2, Sony Xperia XZ3, Xperia XZ3 Compact and XZ3 Premium. The Moto Z3 is expected to official tomorrow.

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As the Nova 3 which was launched yesterday goes on sale today (July 19), we take a look at the camera samples captured by the front and rear cameras. As you’d recall, the Huawei Nova 3 joins the class of smartphones which pack four cameras. The device features a dual camera setup at the back and also for selfies. Thus, the camera is expected to perform creditably well and it did just that. The camera samples show the device really packs a powerful camera setup. Although the Nova 3 camera setup may not be at the same level as the flagship P20 Pro, the samples are not disappointing either. Since it packs flagship specs, we’ll have to wait for DXOMark’s review to see where the camera ranks against the P20 Pro.

The Huawei Nova 3 doesn’t only pack a capable camera hardware, the device equally features a good software support which ensures the photos are well optimised. For instance, the front camera supports AI features as well as an enhanced beauty mode. As for the configuration, the front camera is made up of a 24MP f/2.0 sensor along with a secondary 2MP sensor. While the rear camera is composed of a 16MP +24MP dual camera setup (Color + B/W sensors) with f/1.8 aperture lens, PDAF, contrast AF, AI scene recognition (22 categories and 500 different scenes), short video effects via AI.

The camera samples show the Nova 3’s camera performance under different lighting conditions. The image quality is topnotch. The Nova 3 does a very good job in terms of exposure. Target exposure is spot-on in most situations, even in very low light conditions, and the sample images show a very good dynamic range. Even in difficult high-contrast lighting conditions, the Nova 3 cameras are able to preserve a lot of detail in the bright parts of a scene.

The Nova 3 portrait scene captured by the selfie camera is also spot on as seen above. Exposure on the subject is very good. At the same time, the camera is capable of preserving a lot of the bright background detail.  In all, the Nova 3 front and rear camera setup are pretty impressive especially since they team up with the Kirin 970 AI chipset. You can check out more of the camera samples from below.

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Huawei has finally taken the wraps off the Huawei Nova 3 and Nova 3i smartphones in China today. Unlike the earlier smartphones in this series which were essentially mid-rangers, the company has boosted the new Nova 3 model with the flagship AI enabled Kirin 970 chipset inside. Not just that, the phone supports the recently announced GPU Turbo technology as well, making it a power packed smartphone for a pretty aggressive price tag.

The Huawei Nova series has always focused on the camera experience. The same applies with the new Nova 3 as well. Like the Nova 2S that was announced back in December 2017, the new model features 4 cameras in total, two on the front and two on the back. This will ensure that you’ll be able to capture good quality selfies with bokeh from both the ends.

Huawei Nova 3 Design

Huawei has decided to stick with glass on the new model, like its recent releases. So, the Huawei Nova 3 comes with 3D double curved glass on both the sides. The glass at the back features high refractive index and comes in four color options: Black, light blue, primrose gold, and blue-violet (similar to the shade on the gradient Aurora P20 pro).

Up front, you have a notch which houses a number of sensors like ambient light, proximity, IR light sensor for 3D face recognition, dual cameras (on either sides) and earpiece. So, its bigger than some notch phones like the OnePlus 6.

Huawei Nova 3 Specs

The Huawei Nova 3 is quite loaded in terms of specs. The phone features a large 6.3-inch display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 2340 x 1080p resolution. The phone supports IR face unlocks and even 3D face recognition payments. Note that there’s a fingerprint sensor on the back as well. The front camera is made up of a 24MP f/2.0 sensor along with a secondary 2MP sensor. The front camera supports AI features as well as an enhanced beauty mode.

The rear camera is composed of a 16MP +24MP dual camera setup (Color + B/W sensors) with f/1.8 aperture lens, PDAF, contrast AF, AI scene recognition (22 categories and 500 different scenes), short video effects via AI and even HDR Pro at the hardware level. This is said to bring HDR mode in the preview window as well as while shooting videos.

As for the hardware inside, the Nova 3 boasts of the flagship Kirin 970 AI chipset inside with 6GB of RAM and 64GB / 128GB of internal storage options. The storage can be further expanded up to 256GB via MicroSD. There’s a pretty decent 3750mAh battery inside that should last up to a day as well as a dedicated 3.5mm headphone jack. Note that the phone comes with support for GPU Turbo which should ensure smooth gaming experience on its large screen.

Other notable features of the Nova 3 include 3D Emoji AR support, Android 8.1 based EMUI 8.2 UI, USB Type-C, and dual SIM support. It’s worth mentioning that some of the features like 3D face recognition payments and AI short video effects will not be available at launch. Instead, these features will rollout in future updates.

Huawei Nova 3 Price & Availability

The Nova 3 is priced at 2999 Yuan for the 6+128GB edition for all the four colors. Note that the Primrose Gold is a special edition model, but the pricing remains the same. It could be a limited edition model.

The phone goes on sale on July 19 (tomorrow) at 10:08AM via Vmall.

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Huawei will be launching the Nova 3 in China on July 18. Recently, an Indian publication had reported that the Huawei will be launching the Nova 3 and Nova 3i smartphones in India on July 26. Huawei India and Amazon India have officially confirmed that new Nova smartphone will be launching on July 26. The teasers do not confirm the exact name of the Huawei phone that will be launching soon. Hence, it is yet to be confirmed whether Nova 3 and 3i phones will be unveiled together on the said date.

The Huawei Nova 3 will be arriving as a successor for the Nova 2. Recent reports have revealed that the Nova 3 will be arriving with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio display of 6.3 inches. The backside of the phone will be featuring a 3D glass panel.

The Kirin 970 Soc is expected to power the smartphone. The 128 GB and 64 GB storage variants of the phone are expected to be equipped with 6 GB of RAM. The handset is equipped with 24-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual camera setup and 24-megapixel + 2-megapixel front-facing dual cameras. It is packed with a 3,750mAh battery.

The Huawei Nova 3i is expected to arrive with lowered specs compared to Nova 3 handset. However, it could be the first phone to feature the all new Kirin 710 SoC. It is likely to house the same 6.3-inch FHD+ resolution supporting notched display. The rear panel of the phone will be equipped with 2.5D glass rear.

The rear panel of the Nova 3i is expected to house 16-megapixel + 2-megapxiel dual camera system. The handset is likely to arrive with the same dual front-facing camera. It may arrive with a fitted with a 3,340mAh battery.

A phone that can make you do more. Cameras that can fourfold your view.
Four-in-one is #Coming4You! pic.twitter.com/fhwRayrrsd

— Huawei India (@HuaweiIndia) July 15, 2018

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The Nova 3 and 3i phones will be coming with EMUI 8.2 based Android 8.1 Oreo. These smartphones will be also featuring GPU Turbo technology and 3D Qmoji. The latter could be Huawei’s take on AI-based Animoji 3D animated characters available on iPhone X. The Nova 3i is expected to be priced between 1,999 Yuan (~$299) and 2,199 Yuan (~$329).

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An Indian publication had reported yesterday that Huawei may debut Nova 3 series in India on July 26. The Nova 3 series is expected to include handsets like Nova 3 and Nova 3i. Around a month ago, a report had revealed that Huawei is prepping up a new SoC called Kirin 710 to rival with the newly introduced Snapdragon 710. A Chinese leakster that has shared an image which compares the specs of Nova 3 and 3i reveals that the latter is powering by the upcoming Kirin 710 SoC.

There are five differences between the Nova 3 and 3i. The Nova 3 features a 3D glass gradient body and it will be arriving in five colors including Aurora, Acacia Red, Bright Black, Light Blue, and Gold. On the other side the Nova 3i will have a 2.5D glass gradient body and it will be available in four colors including Aurora, Acacia Red, Bright Black, Pearl White.

The Huawei Nova 3 will be a flagship phone as it features Kirin 970 SoC. It will also include 6 GB of RAM and an internal storage of 128 GB. A 3,750mAh battery is enabled with support for 9V/2A will be powering the Nova 3.

The Nova 3i will be a mid-range phone with the all new Kirin 710 SoC present inside it. Its variants are 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. It will be receiving power to perform from a 3,340mAh battery that will support 5V/2A charging.

The rear side of the Nova 3 will feature 24-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual camera. It will be equipped with dual selfie snapper featuring a 24-megapixel sensor and a 2-megapixel sensor.

Like the Nova 3, the mid-range Nova 3i will be also equipped with four cameras. The rear panel of the Nova 3i will have 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup and its front will be sporting 24-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera unit. The Nova 3 and 3i smartphones will carry support for GPU Turbo technology and 3D Qmoji.

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The leakster has claimed that the Nova 3i could be priced between 1,999 Yuan (~$299) and 2,199 Yuan (~$329). As far the Kirin 710 is concerned, it is speculated to be a 12nm SoC that will be arriving as a successor for the Kirin 659 SoC. Compared to the predecessor, the Kirin 710 offers twofold better CPU performance and its GPU performance has been improved by 2.26 times. On AnTuTu, the Kirin 710 has score more than 130,000 points. Also, SoC is pegged to include AI capabilities.

Apart from India, Philippines is the other country that is expected to receive the Nova 3i smartphone later this month.

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Huawei Nova 3 will be unveiled on July 18. However, the smartphone has already appeared with entire specs and images on the official store. Apart from the Nova 3 smartphone, the Nova 3 series is also expected to include Nova 3i smartphone. Fresh information that has appeared on a leading Indian publication has revealed that Nova 3 series will be made official by the end of this month. It has also revealed that Huawei may launch the Nova 3 and 3i smartphones on July 26.

Recent reports have revealed that a 6.3-inch notched IPS LCD screen will be available on the Nova 3 smartphone. The Kirin 970 SoC is expected to drive the smartphone along with 6 GB of RAM. It is expected to arrive in storage choices like 64 GB and 128 GB. The handset will be arriving with the EMUI 8.2 UI based Android 8.1 Oreo.

The notch of the Nova 3 will be equipped with 24-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup. The backside of the Nova 3 is fitted with 16-megapixel + 24-megapixel dual camera module. The handset is packed with a 3,650mAh battery.

There is no information on the specifications of the Huawei Nova 3i and what sets it apart from Nova 3. These phones are expected to arrive with GPU Turbo technology that enhances the graphics performance by 60 percent. Also, the Nova 3 and 3i handsets are also expected to support 7.1 audio experience.

Read More: Huawei Nova 3i will launch in The Philippines on July 28

The Honor 7X and Honor 9 Lite mid-range smartphones that were sold in India were met with positive reception. The popularity of these phones has allowed Honor to gain a market share of 3.1 in Q1 2018 and enter the list of top five smartphone brands in India.

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Huawei’s Nova series have always been a mid-range lineup, but that’s going to change with the new Nova 3. There have been strong leaks and teasers which suggested that this particular device would be a little different from its predecessors in terms of specs, but today, after an official listing on Huawei’s VMALL, the phone’s specs have been confirmed. And we now know for sure that the Huawei Nova 3 is a high-end device. It might not be in line with the P20 series, but it’s definitely placed near to the Honor series with the powerful Kirin 970 chipset inside.

Kirin 970 will be a very big upgrade to the Nova lineup which has always used mid-range processors like the Kirin 659. And once again, Huawei has proved that it’s not shy to use the same chipset on a lot of smartphones. The Kirin 970 is shared by a lot of smartphones like the Honor 10, V10, Honor Play, P20 series and even the Mate series. But that doesn’t change the fact that its a powerful flagship grade chipset and hence, Huawei Nova 3’s performance should really be close to powerful flagships of 2018.

VMALL listing also reveals a few other specs like a large 6.3-inch 1080p display, 6GB + 128GB ROM, 16MP+24MP f/1.8 rear camera, 24MP +2MP f/2.0 front camera and 3750mAh battery. There will be four color options: Aqua Blue, Primrose Gold, Nebula Purple, Black.

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In short, Huawei has really boosted the Nova series with the new Nova 3. The Nebula Purple is very similar to P20 Pro’s gradient color option and the overall specs are in line with other upper mid-range / flagship smartphones of 2018.

We still don’t know the pricing of the new handset, but we’ll get more details on July 18 when the company will officially take the wraps of the device.

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A recent leak had suggested that Huawei may announce the Nova 3 smartphone and TalkBand B5 smartband through the same launch event that will be held on July 18. At 9 AM (local time), Huawei confirmed through its Weibo account that it will be unveiling the Nova 3 smartphone on July 18. Two hours later, the Chinese manufacturer also revealed that the TalkBand B5 will be also announced on the same date.

Huawei will be holding the Nova 3 launch event at the Shenzhen Universiade Stadium in China on July 18. It is likely that the TalkBand B5 will be also announced at the same venue. Huawei had launched TalkBand B3 smartband in 2016. It included an in-ear Bluetooth headset that featured a monochrome screen. The TalkBand B5 which also features an in-ear Bluetooth headset is arriving as the successor of TalkBand B3.

According to the Weibo post that accompanies the above launch poster, the TalkBand B5’s in-ear Bluetooth headset can be conveniently removed to talk freely. The following leaked render that was revealed by reliable tipster Evan Blass also shows that the device has an in-ear Bluetooth headset which can be ejected easily.

The upcoming TalkBand B5 seems to feature a larger OLED screen with bigger fonts than the predecessor model. The Gold variant may come with a leather strap whereas the Silver model may have a metallic band. Like the predecessor model, the TalkBand B5 is expected to function as a fitness tracker. Hence, it could be equipped with features such as heart rate monitor, sleep tracker and more.

Read More: Banner for a July 28 Huawei launch event in the Philippines could be for the Nova 3

The specifications and pricing of the Huawei TalkBand B5 is still under the wraps. It will be arriving as one of the major rivals for the recently unveiled Mi Band 3 that carries a price tag of 169 Yuan (~$25). Hence, the upcoming Huawei smartband is expected to arrive with a competitive pricing.

As far as the Nova 3 smartphone, it will be arriving with 6.3-inch FHD+ notched screen, Kirin 659 SoC, 6 GB of RAM, 64 GB / 128 GB storage choices and 3,650mAh battery. The handset is equipped with dual cameras at its front and rear. It will arrive with EMUI flavored Android 8.1 Oreo preinstalled.

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Recent teasers from Huawei have confirmed that the Nova 3 is an upcoming smartphone from the company. During a recent press conference, the Chinese manufacturer had confirmed that the launch event of Nova 3 will be held at Shenzhen Universiade Stadium on July 18. Today, the company has officially confirmed through its Weibo account that the Nova 3 will go official on July 18 in China.

Apart from China, the Huawei Nova 3 is also expected to get announced in Philippines on July 28. One of the major highlights of this notched display smartphone is that it will be equipped with dual selfie and rear cameras.

The Nova 3 has already visited TENAA earlier in this month. Through its TENAA listing, it has been revealed that it will be featuring a 6.3-inch display that will carry support for FHD+ resolution. An octa-core processor that clocks at 2.36 GHz will be present under the hood of the device. There is a possibility that the handset could be fueled by the Kirin 659 SoC.

The 64 GB and 128 GB storage models of the Nova 3 will respectively feature 6 GB of RAM. For more storage, it will be coming with a microSD card slot.

The handset will be drawing power from 3,650mAh battery. The EMUI based Android 8.1 Oreo OS will be available preinstalled on the phone. A fingerprint reader is placed on the back panel of the phone. It is confirmed that the handset will be arriving in colors like light blue, gold and bluish-purple.

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When it comes to photography, the Nova 3 will offer a dual selfie setup featuring a 24-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. The vertically stacked dual camera unit on the rear of the Nova 3 includes a 16-megapixel sensor and a 24-megapixel sensor.

As of this writing, there is no confirmation on the pricing of the smartphone. It is speculated that Huawei will be announcing the rumored TalkBand B5 smartband alongside the Nova 3 smartphone on July 18.

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Around two years ago, Huawei had launched TalkBand B3 smartband with health tracking capabilities. The main device of the TalkBand B3 also doubled up as an in-ear Bluetooth headset. In the past week, popular leakster Evan Blass had shared the renders of the upcoming TalkBand B5 smartband that revealed it will be sporting a design similar to the predecessor model. Fresh photos have surfaced to reveal the TalkBand B5 in real skin.

As it can be seen in the new images, the TalkBand B5 can be seen sporting a leather strap. Like the predecessor model, the TalkBand B5 can also function as in-ear Bluetooth headset. The TalkBand B3 that came with a monochrome display, but the successor device seems to be sporting a large-sized color display. The device may sport larger font than the B3.

Just as the Apple Watch comes with Siri voice-assistant, the upcoming TalkBand B5 is also expected to arrive with its own voice-assistant.  The images also reveal that the B5 will be arriving with TruSeen heart rate monitor and TruSleep sleep improvement feature.

On July 18, Huawei will be announcing the Nova 3 smartphone. It is speculated that the TalkBand B5 may get unveiled alongside the Nova 3.

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The handset will be sporting a notched display design. It will be arriving with a massive 6.3-inch screen and it is likely to feature Kirin 659 SoC. The 64 GB and 128 GB storage variants of the phone are expected to feature 6 GB of RAM. It could be fueled by 3,650mAh capacity. The backside of the Nova 3 is fitted with 16-megapixel + 24-megapixel dual camera setup whereas the frontside has 24-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup. The handset is expected to arrive in colors like gold, light blue and blue-purple color hybrid.

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The Huawei Nova 3 is slated to go official on July 18. It is yet another notched display phone from the Chinese manufacturer. What sets the Nova 3 apart from the notched phone is that it features a dual selfie camera setup in its notch. Also, it will be arriving with dual rear cameras. The Chinese manufacturer has released a new teaser on Weibo to confirm on the color variants of Huawei Nova 3.

The Nova 3 teaser reveals that the handset will be coming in colors like gold, light blue and a third one that appears to be a color gradient of blue and purple which looks like the Aurora variant of Huawei P20 series. The Nova 3 looks like the Nova 3e smartphone that was launched earlier this year in Europe.

The entire specs of the Nova 3 have surfaced through its TENAA listing. The handset houses a 6.3-inch display that supports Full HD+ resolution of 2240 x 1080 pixels. The handset is fueled by an octa-core processor that clocks at 2.36 GHz.

Read More: Huawei TalkBand B5 press render leaks online revealing its 2-in-1 design

The 64 GB and 128 GB storage variants of the Nova 3 include 6 GB of RAM. For additional storage, it has a microSD card slot. The backside of the phone includes a 16-megapixel primary sensor and a 24-megapixel secondary sensor. The dual frontal snappers comprise of 24-megapixel primary sensor and 2-megapixel secondary sensor. It is equipped with a 3,650mAh battery. The handset is preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo that is skinned with EMUI 8.1. The handset is expected to deliver stellar graphics performance through Huawei’s very own GPU Turbo technology.

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Huawei has recently confirmed through a press event that it will be holding a launch event on July 18 to announce the Huawei Nova 3. The unveil event will be held at the Shenzhen Universiade Stadium. The handset has already appeared on TENAA with its entire specifications and images. A new teaser of the Nova 3 smartphone has appeared on Huawei’s Weibo account. The image reveals the front and rear design of the phone.

As it can be seen in the below image, the Nova 3 is yet another notched display phone from the company. It will be joining the Nova 3 series which includes the Nova 3e notched display smartphone that was announced few months. The notch of the Nova 3 appears bigger than the other notched screen phones from the company. This is because Nova 3’s notch includes an earpiece, some sensors and two front-facing cameras. It could be the first notched display smartphone ever to come with dual selfie cameras.

The display of the Huawei Nova 3 is surrounded with slim bezels. However, the chin of the device is slightly thick. The glass back of the Nova 3 has a vertical dual camera setup that is powered by AI. The poster also reveals that the smartphone will be hitting the market in at least in two color options like light blue and gold. The back panel also houses a fingerprint reader. The text present on the teaser states that it is a “selfie expert phone with 24-megapixel four cameras with AI.”

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The TENAA listing of the Huawei Nova 3 has revealed that its front is decked with 24-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup and its backside features 16-megapixel + 24-megapixel dual camera setup. The handset is fueled by 6 GB of RAM and a 2.36 GHz octa-core processor. The latter could be the Kirin 659 mid-range SoC which suggests that the Nova 3 could be a budget-friendly phone. Like the other Nova models, it will be aimed towards younger audience.

The Nova 3 will be arriving with a massive Full HD+ resolution supporting screen of 6.3 inches. It is expected to arrive in 64 GB and 128 GB storage models. The handset will be preinstalled with EMUI 8.1 and Android 8.1 Oreo. It may offer stellar graphics performance through Huawei’s GPU Turbo technology. It will be packed with a 3,650mAh battery.

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Recent reports have revealed that the Huawei Nova 3 is an upcoming smartphone from the company. The handset has been already certified by TENAA authority in China. Earlier today, Huawei confirmed the launch date of the upcoming Nova 3 smartphone through a press meeting. The handset will be unleashed at the Shenzhen Universiade Stadium on July 18.

Now that the Chinese manufacturer has confirmed the launch date of Nova 3 smartphone, the company may soon roll out official launch poster for it on its Weibo channel.

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The TENAA listing of the Huawei Nova 3 has revealed that the handset houses a 6.3-inch display that supports 2240 x 1080 pixels. The screen of the smartphone features a notch.

It is fueled by 2.36 GHz octa-core processor which suggests that it could be featuring the mid-range Kirin 659 SoC. The chipset is accompanied by 6 GB of RAM. It will be arriving in the market in storage choices such as 64 GB and 128 GB. A microSD card slot is available on the phone for adding more storage. The USP of the phone is that the notch of the phone includes dual selfie snappers. Also, its glass rear is fitted with vertical dual cameras.

The front-facing dual camera system includes a 24-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. The rear side of the phone has a 16-megapixel main sensor and a 24-megapixel secondary sensor. A fingerprint scanner is also available on the backside of the Huawei Nova 3. The handset is expected to arrive in black and blue.

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The Huawei Nova 3 was seen on TENAA last week but only images were available. The full specs have now been revealed and the Nova 3 does pack some interesting features.

The Nova 3 will come with a 6.3-inch 2240 x 1080 display which means it has a notch. It is powered by a 2.36GHz octa-core processor. There were rumors that the phone will come with the new Kirin 710 but that doesn’t seem to be the case as that clock-speed points at the Kirin 659. Yeah, we are tired of it too.

The SoC is paired with 6GB of RAM and will come in 64GB and 128GB versions. There will also be a microSD card slot to add up to an extra 256GB of storage.

The selling point of the Huawei Nova 3 will be its quad cameras – dual cameras on both sides. We guess this is Huawei’s way of compensating for the Kirin 659. The rear cameras are a combination of a 16MP primary sensor and a 24MP secondary sensor. For selfies, the Nova 3 packs a 24MP sensor and it is paired with a secondary 2MP sensor. Expect it to come bundled with Huawei’s AI features.

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The phone will run Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box, have a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, and have a 3650mAh battery. The battery is bigger than that of the P20 but smaller than that of the P20 Pro.

TENAA says it will come in black but the images provided are of a blue variant. However, we believe the Nova 3 will launch in more than just 2 colors.

Huawei hasn’t announced a launch date yet but it should not be far off since it has passed TENAA.

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TENAA images of the Huawei Nova 3 have appeared online, and the photos confirm a similarity between the phone and the Nova 3e/P20 Lite.

The Nova 3 will come with a glass and metal sandwich design with the same reflective appearance as the P20 Lite. There are two cameras arranged vertically and positioned on the left corner. The device also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The picture of the front shows the display turned off, so we can’t confirm if the display has a notch. But we won’t be surprised if it does seeing as the front camera, earpiece and sensor are all positioned in the middle. The power button and volume rocker are on the right side of the phone and images of the sides show the dual rear cameras have a slight bump.

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The specs haven’t been published yet but the Nova 3 will likely be the first Huawei phone to come with the Kirin 710 chipset – the successor to the overused Kirin 659. It is also said to come with 4GB/6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of built-in storage.

We should be able to confirm if the above specs are true once TENAA publishes the full specs ahead of the phone’s rumored release in July.

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Huawei’s Nova series is the company’s range of affordable mid-range models. Huawei recently launched the Nova 3E which is actually the Huawei P20 Lite hitting some regions under a different moniker. Now, there are indications the Chinese market leader is about launching the Nova 3. The company has commenced the release of teasers about the device. A new Weibo post on the official Huawei Phone Weibo handle confirms the existence of the Nova 3 as the post was made using the device and the company has selected a new brand ambassador, likely for the Nova 3 launch. A leaked teaser poster which also emanated from Weibo has unmasked what is said to be the rear design of the Huawei Nova 3.

The Huawei Nova 3 leaked photo only shows the rear panel and the similarity between the design and that of the P20 Lite is glaring. Unfortunately, the front design wasn’t featured but we expect something similar, perhaps with a notch at the top of the display. Huawei might decide to ditch the notch on this one, though.

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The specs of the device are still unknown but its predecessor, the Nova 3E comes with 5.8-inch full-screen design with a screen ratio of 19:9 and a resolution of 2280×1080 pixels. The device also weighs just 145g. We don’t expect the Nova 3 design to be any different. However, the device said to go by the codename “Paris” is expected to be fired up by a Kirin 710 chipset and will run Android 8.1 Orea with EMUI 8 custom skin. Huawei is expected to launch the device in July
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This year, Huawei will be making a huge jump in the naming of its main flagships. Its upcoming P-series flagship which should be called the P11 will launch as the Huawei P20. It turns out the same will happen to the Mate series as well.

It was reported earlier that Huawei wants to keep the naming uniform on both of its major flagships hence its decision to change the Plus model of the P-series to Pro.

A new leak has now revealed that the Mate series will also be getting a name change. The leak comes from a Weibo user by the name @lumisky.

According to him, the next Mate phone will be called the Huawei Mate 20 (and Mate 20 Pro) and not Mate 11 (and Mate 11 Pro).

The leaks not only reveal the name of the next Mate phones but also their specs alongside those of other Huawei (and Honor) phones set to launch this year.

Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro

According to him, the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro will come with the new Kirin 980 SoC. The Mate 20 will have a 5.9” 2K display while the Pro version will come with a 6” 1080p panel (?). Both will have 4GB/6GB RAM, and 64GB/128GB of storage but the Mate 20 Pro will have an additional 6GB RAM + 256GB version too which may be the Porsche Edition variant.

For optics, the Mate 20 duo will have an 8MP front camera and a 12MP+20MP combo on the rear.

With respect to price, the Mate 20 is said to have a ¥3899 tag for the 4GB version and ¥4499 for the 6GB RAM. The Mate 20 Pro gets a higher ¥4899 tag for the 4GB model, ¥5399 for the 6GB+128GB model, and ¥8999 for the 6GB+256GB version. Both phones will launch in October 2018.

Other phones mentioned in the leak are summarized below:

Huawei Nova 2 Lite

The Nova 2 Lite will arrive this month with a 5.6” 1080p display. It will be the first phone to come with Hauwei’s new Kirin 670 chip. There will be 4GB+64GB and 6GB+64GB variants with a ¥1999 and ¥2299 respectively.

Huawei Nova 3 and Nova 3S

The 3rd generation Nova series won’t arrive till May. While there is a significant upgrade from the Nova 2, there isn’t much when compared to the Nova 2s.

The Nova 3 will have a 6” 1080p panel, a kirin 960 processor, 4GB RAM and 64GB storage and 6GB RAM with 64GB/128GB storage.

It will come with quad cameras – two on both sides but the image provided only shows the secondary front camera (2MP) while the rear cameras are a 16MP 6 2MP combo.

Price starts at ¥2699 for the 4GB model, jumps to ¥2999 for the 6GB+64GB model, and ¥3399 for the 6GB+128GB model.

Huawei will release the Nova 3S in December and it will pack nearly the same specs save for the display which has a 1200p resolution and the chipset which is the Kirin 970. Price will be the same as that of the Nova 3.

Enjoy 8, Enjoy 8 Plus, and Enjoy 8S

The Enjoy 8 Plus will be the first to arrive in April with a 6” display, Kirin 670 and up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. A single 8MP camera graces the front while a 13MP+2MP combo are on the rear. Price starts at 1499 and maxes at ¥1999.

The Enjoy 8 comes next in July with a 5.5” 720 screen, the Kirin 670, 2GB/3GB RAM and 16GB/32GB storage. It will have an 8MP front camera and a 12MP shooter on the back. The 2GB model will sell for ¥899 and the 3GB variant will have a ¥1099 price tag.

The Enjoy 8S will be launched at the end of the year with a 5.7” 1080p screen. The Kirin 670 is the chipset of choice once again. The memory configuration is the same as that of the Enjoy 8 Plus. It also has the same camera configuration but throws in a second 2MP sensor for the rear.

Price is the same as that of the Enjoy 8 Plus.

Honor 10 and Honor 10 Lite

The Honor 10 arrives in June with a 5.7” 1080p display. A kirin 970 is paired with 4GB/6GB of RAM and storage comes in 64GB and 128GB variants.

It will have an 8MP selfie camera and 12MP+20MP dual rear cameras. The 4GB model gets a ¥2299 price tag, the 6GB+64GB model will sell for ¥2699, and the 6GB+128GB will go for ¥2999.

The Lite variant comes 6 months later with the same display but the Kirin 670. It will have 3GB RAM and 4GB RAM variants and pack dual cameras on both sides.

It will also sell for much less, starting at ¥1299, ¥1599, and ¥1899 for all three variants.

Honor V10 Play and Honor V11

Just before the V11 launches in November, Honor will release a Play variant of the V10 which is basically the same device as the Honor 10 Lite but with a 6-month early release date. Pricing is also the same.

The Honor V11 will pack a 6” 2K display, a Kirin 970, and up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It will have dual 12MP rear cameras and a single 8MP selfie camera.

The 4GB variant will sell for ¥2799, the 6GB+64GB will retail for ¥3299, and the 6GB+128GB will have a ¥3699 price tag.

Other devices mentioned in the leak include the Honor Play 7 and Play 7A which will both come with a Kirin 650; and the Honor Play 8X.

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All these info are unconfirmed but they are not far fetched. Some of the device specifications may change and even some may be cancelled. Nevertheless, we advise that you take it with a pinch of salt.

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Three unidentified Huawei smartphones have appeared on TENAA. Since two of them have similar model number and appeal, they seem to be variants of an upcoming Huawei phone while the third one seems to be a different smartphone. It is speculated that these two phones may arrive in the market as Huawei Nova 3, Nova 3 Plus and Y3/Y5 2018.

The design of the Huawei FLA-AL00 and FLA-TL10 are quite similar. The appearance of the dual camera setup looks similar to the Huawei Nova 2Nova 2 series phones. Hence, these variants are speculated to debut as Nova 3 and Nova 3 Plus.  The AL00 Huawei phones are usually made available through China Unicom whereas the TL00 variants are sold through either China Mobile or China Telecom in the home country. Hence, the FLA-AL00 and FLA-TL10 could be the carrier variants of the Nova 3.

The Huawei LDN-TL00 is speculated to be the successor of Huawei Y3 or Y5 2017 smartphones from last year. Since the Huawei Y5 2017 was unveiled in April and the Nova 2, Nova 2 Plus, Y3 2017 phones were launched in May, it is speculated that the their successor models may arrive early in the second quarter of this year.

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All three upcoming Huawei phones seem to support 18:9 aspect ratio supporting screen. The rear sides of these phones are flanked with dual cameras and fingerprint reader. The appearance of the dual camera setup on the Y3/Y5 2018 looks different from Nova 3 and 3 Plus. The Y3/Y5 2018 seems to feature single front camera whereas the Nova 3 models have dual selfie snappers. These phones are likely to carry support to for dual-SIM and arrive preinstalled with Android 8.0 Oreo and EMUI 8.0.

We advise our readers to digest this report with a pinch of salt. The identify of the above phones can be guessed properly only when their TENAA listing are updated with specs.

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A new phone by Huawei with two model numbers HWI-AL00 and HWI-TL00 has appeared on TENNA, the telecommunication regulatory body from China. The TENAA images show that the new smartphone not only sports a full screen design, but also a front-mounted fingerprint reader.

It is speculated that the smartphone shown in the above images is the upcoming Huawei Nova 2s. It seems to be the same handset that had appeared in the leaked photos earlier this week. Some other rumors speculate that it may launch as Nova 3.

The alleged Nova 2s / Nova 3 features a 6-inch display that supports 18:9 aspect ratio. Most of the full screen design smartphones that have launched so far have rear-mounted fingerprint scanner as their front panel is mainly occupied by large-sized display. Surprisingly, Huawei has managed to place a fingerprint sensor embedded Home button on the slim-sized bottom bezel of the rumored Nova 2s.

The backside of the smartphone features dual camera system that includes a 16-megapixel sensor and a 20-megapixel sensor. The Chinese firm has also included dual selfie cameras on the phone.

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The Kirin 670 chipset is powering the smartphone along with 4 GB of RAM. Its internal storage is 64 GB. It is also speculated to feature a 3.5mm audio jack. Its 3,340mAh battery is expected to carry support for 18W fast charging.

Like other Nova branded phones, the rumored Nova 2s / Nova 3 is also expected to be targeted towards the youth. Speculations are rife that the smartphone may be announced in the next month with a starting price of 2,499 Yuan (~$377).

What do you think about the design of the alleged Nova 2s / Nova 3? Will it trigger other brands to launch full screen design phones with front-mounted fingerprint reader? Let us know your views by commenting below.

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The move to full-screen displays means phones with front-mounted fingerprint scanners have to push them to the back or ditch them entirely like the iPhone X. However, that doesn’t have to be the case.

Images of a new full-screen phone has surfaced online but this is different from others as it has a front-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The display has the same 18:9 aspect ratio we have come to see in so many flagships. But even with the smaller lower bezel which has been reduced to billboards for the manufacturer’s name in some other phones, this one manages to squeeze in a physical home button/fingerprint scanner. The top bezel holds a front camera, sensor and earpiece.

The back of the phone is equally interesting. It has dual cameras which are raised, and employs the U-antenna design. While the name on the back reads “Aurora”, some sources say it is the Huawei P11 Plus. Some have also said it is Huawei the Nova 3.

There is no proof that it is any of the two devices mentioned above, so we advice you take it with a pinch of salt.

Apart from the dual cameras and front fingerprint scanner, the phone has a USB-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack at the bottom. There is also what appears to be an IR blaster at the top alongside a secondary microphone.

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If you like phones with full-screen displays but don’t want to sacrifice the front positioned fingerprint scanner, you may want to keep an eye on this device in the coming weeks.

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