Huawei nova 3i vs Huawei Pura X
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Huawei nova 3i
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Huawei Pura X
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Huawei Pura X
Faster charging
Huawei Pura X
Higher-resolution camera
Huawei Pura X
Better display
Huawei Pura X
Lighter body
Huawei nova 3i
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Huawei nova 3i | Huawei Pura X |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2340 | 2120 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1320 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | — | 2500 |
| PPI | 409 | 396 |
| Screen-to-body | 82.2 | 87.5 |
Platform
| Spec | Huawei nova 3i | Huawei Pura X |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Taishan Big & 3x2.15 GHz Taishan Mid & 4x1.53GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Mali-G51 MP4 | Maleoon 920 |
| Chipset Name | Kirin 710 | Kirin 9020 |
| Process (nm) | 12 | — |
| OS Name | Android | HarmonyOS |
| UI Skin | EMUI 9.0 | — |
| OS Version | 8.1 | 5.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei nova 3i | Huawei Pura X |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | No |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 3i | Huawei Pura X |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 2 | 4 |
| Depth | 2 MP, (depth) | — |
| Lens | 16 MP, f/2.2 | 1.5 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | — | 40 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | — | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 3i | Huawei Pura X |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p, HDR Vivid |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP | 10.7 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei nova 3i | Huawei Pura X |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3340 | 4720 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 10 | 66 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | — | 40 |
Body
| Spec | Huawei nova 3i | Huawei Pura X |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, glass back or eco leather back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 157.6 | 143.2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.6 | 7.2 |
| Weight (g) | 169 | 193.7 |
| Width (mm) | 75.2 | 91.7 |
Launch
| Spec | Huawei nova 3i | Huawei Pura X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, July 18. Released 2018, July 27 | 2025, March 20 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2025, March 20 |
Network
| Spec | Huawei nova 3i | Huawei Pura X |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41 | LTE |
| 5G Bands | — | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei nova 3i | Huawei Pura X |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.2 |
| infrared port | — | Yes |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS (L1 + L5), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a + B2b), GALILEO (E1 + E5a + E5b), QZSS (L1 + L5), GLONASS, NavIC |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Huawei nova 3i | Huawei Pura X |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Huawei nova 3i | Huawei Pura X |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Huawei nova 3i and Huawei Pura X are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Huawei Pura X packs a 4720 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Huawei Pura X reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 50 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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