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| Price |
₹ 21,999 onwards
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₹ 19,990 onwards
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| Launch Date (India) |
Aug, 2018
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Apr, 2019
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| Expected Launch Date |
N/A
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N/A
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| Smartphone OS |
Android 8.1 Oreo, Upgradeable to 9.0 PieExpected update to next Android version
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Android 9.0 PieExpected update to Android 10
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| Touchscreen |
Yes (Capacitive)
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Yes (Capacitive)
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| Screen Size |
6.3 inches
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6.15 inches
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| Screen Resolution |
1080x2340 pixels (~ 409 pixels per inch)
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1080x2312 pixels (~ 415 pixels per inch)
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| Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels |
Yes
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Yes
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| Scratch Resistant Display |
Yes
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Yes
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| Display Type |
IPS LCD
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IPS LCD
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| Screen Refresh Rate |
60 HzStandard
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60 HzStandard
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| Display Features |
IPS LCD, FullView Display
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2.5D Curved Glass
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| Full Physical QWERTY Keypad |
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| Processor |
2.2 GHz
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2.2 GHz
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| Processor Type |
Octa Core
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Octa Core
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| Processor Name |
Hisilicon Kirin 710Ranked #43 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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Hisilicon Kirin 710Ranked #43 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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| GPU |
Mali-G51 MP4, GPU Turbo
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Mali-G51 MP4
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| RAM |
4 GB
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4 GB
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| 3G |
Yes
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Yes
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| 4G |
Yes
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Yes
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| 5G |
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| VoLTE |
Yes
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Yes
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| WiFi |
Yes
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Yes
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| VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling |
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| GPS |
Yes
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Yes
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| Bluetooth |
Yes
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Yes
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| Connecting Port |
microUSB
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USB-C
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| Primary Camera |
16MP + 2MP
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24MP + 8MP + 2MP
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| Camera Auto-Focus |
Yes
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Yes
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| Camera Flash |
Yes
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Yes
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| HD Video Recording |
Yes (Full HD)
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Yes (Full HD)
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| Other Camera Features |
16MP: F/2.2 Aperture, PDAF, Geo-tagging, Touch Focus, Face detection, HDR, Panorama
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24MP: F/1.8 Aperture, 8MP: 120° Ultra-wide camera
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| Secondary Camera |
24MP + 2MP
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32MP
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| Secondary Camera Features |
N/A
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F/2.0 Aperture
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| Internal Memory |
128 GB
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128 GB
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| Expandable Memory Slot |
Yes, up to 256 GB
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Yes, up to 512 GB
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| Contacts Storage |
Unlimited
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Unlimited
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| SMS Storage |
Unlimited
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Unlimited
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| Music Player |
Yes
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Yes
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| FM Radio |
Yes
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| Dual SIM |
GSM+GSM (Hybrid SIM slot)
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GSM+GSM (Hybrid SIM slot)
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| Thickness |
7.6 mmSlim
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7.4 mmSlim
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| Weight |
169 gmMedium
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159 gmMedium
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| Width |
75.2 mmOk for one-handed use
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72.7 mmComfortable for one-handed use
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| Audio Output |
3.5mm jack
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3.5mm jack
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| Water Resistant |
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| Battery Capacity |
3340 mAh
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3340 mAh
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| Battery Standby |
N/A
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N/A
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| Battery Standby (3G) |
N/A
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N/A
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| Battery Talktime |
N/A
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N/A
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| Battery Talktime (3G) |
N/A
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N/A
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| Fast Charging Support |
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Yes, 18W Fast Charging
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| Included Fast Charger |
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Yes, 18.0W Fast Charger
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| Other Battery Parameters |
N/A
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N/A
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| Fingerprint sensor |
Yes
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Yes
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| Other Features |
Noise Filtration
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Noise Filtration
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| 2-minute Review [Positives] |
- Exquisite design - looks pretty much similar to the flagship Huawei Nova 3 from every angle, sticking to the premium design recipe which consists of using a combination of metal and glass - the Nova 3i features a metal frame, which is essentially sandwiched between the glass coating at the front and the back - they also blend very well around edges, accentuating the seamless design
- For security, there is both a fingerprint sensor and face unlock
- The fingerprint sensor is easy to setup and works pretty fast as well - besides security, the fingerprint sensor can be further used as a capacitive button for taking pictures, scroll down the notifications drawer, scroll through pictures in the gallery, pick up calls and even turn off alarms
- Face Unlock work reasonably well too
- Good, modern, tall 6.3 inch display with a notch - overall, the screen looks sharp and can also get pretty bright - it also holds up pretty well with viewing angles
- Huawei's EMUI interface is fairly decent, and allows a lot of customization and features like one-handed operation, and motion control (it does have plenty of bloat though in the form of both Huawei and third-party apps and games, only some of which can be uninstalled)
- Additionally, the security settings also include App lock, where you can lock an app and get access through fingerprint authentication or face ID
- Good, mid-range performance backed by the capable Kirin 710, which is similar in performance to the Snapdragon 636 - day-to-day tasks are handled with ease, and games mostly run fine too, except the most demanding ones
- Also supports the much-hyped GPU Turbo technology, which should improve battery consumption while gaming, for supported games
- The biggest USP of the phone is the set of very good cameras - 2 in the rear and 2 in the front - arguably among the best in this price bracket - they are able to take good shots and portraits in most lighting conditions, with some additional help from Huawei's AI engine which works behind the scene to optimize the pictures
- Good battery life, backed by a 3340mAh battery - will comfortably last the work day and then some
- On the whole, Huawei hasn’t sacrificed a lot with the Nova 3i, when compared to its flagship the Nova 3 - the only significant downgrade is in terms of performance - and unless you are into heavy gaming, its not a difference that you will notice - all in all, for most users, the Nova 3i will be a very good choice in this price bracket, and will compete well with best of the competition, with the very good cameras being its main trump card - if you do want to prioritise the performance over the camera however, then its similar prized sibling Honor Play is worth looking at - and if you want the best of all worlds (camera + performance + battery), then the new champion in this price segment, the Poco F1 is definitely worth considering, as long as you can grab one in the flash sales
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- Gorgeous design - the iridescent, colour gradient finish is stunning - looks just as good as it's senior (and much more expensive) cousin, the P30 Pro - in fact, this is one of the most expensive/premium looking phones you can get at the price
- Fantastic glass and metal build
- The 3D curved glass rear is comfortable to hold
- Decent fingerprint sensor on the back
- Speedy face unlock
- Nice, modern display, with a water-drop notch and skinny bezels - and bright enough for good sunlight legibility
- EMUI is fast, theme-able, and has lots of custom features
- Snappy performance with a Kirin 710 processor (similar to Snapdragon 660) - everything from day-to-day use to games is smooth
- Very good triple camera setup at the rear - the main camera is a massive 48-megapixel sensor with an aperture of f/1.8, which is reinforced by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensing unit which helps to capture more efficient blurred-background portrait photos
- The quality of images is rather good - images are filled with detail, colours are accurately represented, and there doesn’t seem to be too much visual noise when used in low-light environments
- Portrait mode is very good too
- Decent video recording quality too
- Decent 24MP selfie camera too
- Fast charging support
- In its own right, the P30 Lite is a very good phone, with 2 main strengths: a lavish design, and a good triple camera setup
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| 2-minute Review [Negatives] |
- No fast charging support - takes a little over two hours to charge completely
- Supports the old microUSB standard instead of the modern USB-C standard
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- As is often the case with these lavish-looking, glossy slabs of aluminium, the phone does pick up smudges rather easily
- Having said that, the performance is definitely a couple of notches below it's main competition, the Poco F1 with the flagship Snapdragon 845 (which of course blows every other phone out of the water in this price bracket)
- Battery life is decent with a 3340mAh battery - the phone will last you the day with moderate use - but it could have been better - especially given the competition
- It will however face tough competition from the Poco F1 (flagship Snapdragon 845), and Nokia 8.1 (simple stock Android UI), in this price bracket
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| Expert Reviews |
Stands out in the crowded mid-range category  in-depth Read Review »If you want a device that offers a great balance between everything on your device, along with a major focus on the cameras, the Nova 3i is one of your best bets  in-depth Read Review »Xiaomi has priced the Poco F1 quite aggressively, making the Nova 3i and all other phones at this price look less appealing  in-depth Read Review »Almost a flagship smartphone  in-depth Read Review »A premium-looking budget smartphone with little to no complaints  in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review »
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Has a lot going on for it, including game-ready hardware..but there are cheaper phones that are even better  in-depth Read Review »If you place a serious premium on design and imaging – go for it...If however value for money is your main motivation, you’d be better off with Xiaomi or Realme devices in-depth Read Review »High-end design at a sensible price  in-depth Read Review »Well priced beauty...but the biggest problem for the P30 Lite is that the Xiaomi Pocophone F1 is even better  in-depth Read Review »Attractive and affordable, with excellent cameras  in-depth Read Review »A decent buy  in-depth Read Review »- hands-on Read Review »
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