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Price |
₹ 19,999 onwards
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₹ 13,999 onwards
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Launch Date (India) |
Aug, 2018
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Oct, 2018
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Expected Launch Date |
N/A
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N/A
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Smartphone OS |
Android 8.1 OreoExpected update to next Android version
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Android 8.1 Oreo, Upgradeable to 9.0 PieExpected update to next Android versionAndroid One series
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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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6.2 inches
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Screen Resolution |
1080x2340 pixels (~ 409 pixels per inch)
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1080x2246 pixels (~ 402 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, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
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Display Features |
IPS LCD, FullView Display
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FullView Display
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Full Physical QWERTY Keypad |
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Processor |
2.2 GHz
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1.8 GHz
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Processor Type |
Octa Core
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Octa Core
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Processor Name |
Hisilicon Kirin 710Ranked #18 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636Ranked #33 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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GPU |
Mali-G51 MP4, GPU Turbo
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Adreno 509
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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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VoLTE |
Yes
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Yes
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WiFi |
Yes
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Yes
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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 |
USB
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USB-C
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Primary Camera |
16MP + 2MP
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16MP + 5MP
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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 (4K)
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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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16MP: F/1.8 Aperture; 1.12um Pixel Size; PDAF, 5MP: F/2.2 Aperture; 1.0um Pixel Size
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Secondary Camera |
24MP + 2MP
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12.0MP
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Secondary Camera Features |
N/A
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LED Flash, F/2.0 Aperture, 1.25um Pixel Size, Selfie Portraits
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Internal Memory |
128 GB
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64 GB
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Expandable Memory Slot |
up to 256 GB
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up to 256 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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Yes
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Dual SIM |
GSM+GSM (Hybrid SIM slot)
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GSM+GSM
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Thickness |
7.6 mm
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8.98 mm
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Weight |
169 gm
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205 gm
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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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Yes, P2i Rated
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Battery Capacity |
3340 mAh
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5000 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 |
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Yes, TurboPower (6 hrs of power in 15 mins)
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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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Water-repellent Nano Coating; Noise Filtration; Dolby Audio
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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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- Nice, metal design with a plastic frame surrounding the corners
- Feels sturdy in the hand
- Motorola One Power is the first handset from the company’s smartphone shelf to offer a notch display in the Indian market - from the front side, the phone has a striking resemblance to the iPhone X - even at the back, Moto One Power sports similarly vertically stacked dual camera sensors
- The matte finish saves the device from smudges and fingerprint, which is a common problem with glass cased devices
- Nice, large, sharp display, with a 19:9 aspect ratio - the colours are quite pleasant and the viewing angles are nice as well
- The other key USP of the device apart from a large screen and large battery, is that it's part of the Android One series - which means a stock, clean version of Android, plus a promise of regular updates for 2 years
- Although the UI is stock, Motorola does add some of it's useful proprietary functionality on top - Moto Display (Ambient display) and Moto Actions (gestures)
- Good, solid mid-range performance backed by the fast, efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, the chipset that debuted on Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 5 Pro - the Moto One Power performs well with almost anything you throw at it - with barely any stutter or lag - it will handle multitasking smoothly and apps are quick to launch - even with the graphically demanding games, you are unlikely to face any hiccups
- Decent set of dual rear cameras - manage to render decent output in well-lit conditions, with reasonable colour reproduction
- Portrait shots are just about decent too
- Decent selfie camera too, with a front LED flash, and software based portrait mode
- Houses bottom-firing speakers with mono speaker grille placed on both side and USB Type-C port at the centre - delivers good audio quality courtesy of the Dolby Audio that enhances the audio experience - even with volume pitched at the highest level, the phone does not produce shrill sound
- Extra long battery life, with a gigantic 5000mAh battery - you will get nearly two days-worth of backup with casual usage
- If you want a stock Android phone with guaranteed updates, a large screen and a large battery - the Motorola One Power is a pretty strong choice - it is easily one of the best value devices that Motorola has launched in Indian in a while - there is competition though, depending on what you value - if you want a better camera, look at the Redmi Note Pro or Mi A2 - if you want a better design, look at the Realme 2 Pro - if you want to still have Android One, but in a more compact device, look at Nokia 6.1 Plus - and if you want to have better RAM, at a lower price, look at the Zenfone Max Pro M1
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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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- The device does not however have a compact form - with a thickness of 8.9mm in thickness and weight of 205g, it's definitely on the bulky side
- No Face unlock (you can of course use Android's built in "smart unlock/trusted face" security feature, but that's somewhat slower and less secure than the custom Face unlock implementations on most smartphones these days)
- The focus accuracy of the dual rear camera sensors could have been better
- During low light situations, you will observe a fair amount of noise creeping into the images and loss of detail on the subject
- Overall, the cameras are ok, but in a similar price bracket, the Moto G6 (and other top camera phones) offer better cameras
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Expert Reviews |
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 » in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review »
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A decent smartphone to get....However, there are other great too options in this price bracket too in-depth Read Review »A well-rounded phone....a good choice for people who prefer stock Android and want the best battery life in this segment in-depth Read Review »Get it if regular security updates and long battery life is what you desire in-depth Read Review »One of the best attempts at making a value-for-money phone by Moto in a long time in-depth Read Review »As a complete package, Motorola One Power ticks almost all the right boxes in-depth Read Review »Targeted for those users who prefer a phone with a large display and huge battery in-depth Read Review »A well-rounded Android One series phone in-depth Read Review »If the camera is not really your concern and you really want a long lasting device, then the Motorola One Power comes recommended in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review »
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User Reviews |
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4.4 10,348+ reviews »
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