Is this the $600 iPhone killer?
OUT of the box, the Huawei nova 3i smartphone looks super slick.
It’s shiny, has the notch of the Apple iPhone X, sports a decent screen and a more than adequate camera.
Yet there is a world of difference in prices.
While the latest iPhone starts at $1600, the Huawei comes in at under $600.
This for a phone which offers facial and fingerprint security, an artificial intelligence driven camera, 480 fps super slow-motion video and a beautiful 6.3-inch display. But there are differences. The camera is not to the same level of the latest iPhone, Samsung Galaxy S9 or Note 9.
We tested (unfairly) against the iPhone XS Max.
In close-up scenarios, the Huawei performed beautifully.
But in some of the wider scene shots, the background was washed out, while the iPhone pulled in every detail – and displayed it much better on the screen.
For a $600 phone, though, the Huawei is no slouch.
It has four cameras – two on the front and two on the rear – all driven by the new generation AI processor.
The camera isn’t the only win for the Huawei – even compared to some flagships.
The 3340mAh capacity is more than enough to keep you going all day.
The Huawei nova 3i is available in two colours – black and iris purple.
For the price, it’s worth checking out.
The nova 3i is available from JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, Mobileciti, Bing Lee and Officeworks.