Huawei nova 3i vs Huawei P Smart S
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Huawei nova 3i
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Huawei P Smart S
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Huawei P Smart S
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Huawei P Smart S
Better display
Huawei P Smart S
Lighter body
Huawei P Smart S
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Huawei nova 3i | Huawei P Smart S |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2340 | 2400 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| PPI | 409 | 418 |
| Screen-to-body | 82.2 | 83.2 |
Platform
| Spec | Huawei nova 3i | Huawei P Smart S |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-G51 MP4 | Mali-G51 MP4 |
| Chipset Name | Kirin 710 | Kirin 710F |
| Process (nm) | 12 | 12 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | EMUI 9.0 | EMUI 10.1 |
| OS Version | 8.1 | 10 |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei nova 3i | Huawei P Smart S |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 128GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 3i | Huawei P Smart S |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 3 |
| Depth | 2 MP, (depth) | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Lens | 16 MP, f/2.2 | — |
| ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | — | 48 MP, f/1.8, 27mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 3i | Huawei P Smart S |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP | 16 MP, f/2 |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei nova 3i | Huawei P Smart S |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3340 | 4000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 10 | 10 |
Body
| Spec | Huawei nova 3i | Huawei P Smart S |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 157.6 | 157.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.6 | 7.8 |
| Weight (g) | 169 | 163 |
| Width (mm) | 75.2 | 73.2 |
Launch
| Spec | Huawei nova 3i | Huawei P Smart S |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, July 18. Released 2018, July 27 | 2020, June 09 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2020, June 09 |
Network
| Spec | Huawei nova 3i | Huawei P Smart S |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 26, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei nova 3i | Huawei P Smart S |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Huawei nova 3i | Huawei P Smart S |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Huawei nova 3i | Huawei P Smart S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Huawei nova 3i and Huawei P Smart S are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Huawei P Smart S packs a 4000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Huawei P Smart S reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 48 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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