Huawei nova vs Huawei Y3 (2017)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Huawei nova
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Huawei nova
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Huawei nova
Better display
Huawei nova
Lighter body
Huawei nova
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Huawei nova | Huawei Y3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 854 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 480 |
| PPI | 441 | 196 |
| Screen-to-body | 70.6 | 64.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Huawei nova | Huawei Y3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 - CRO-U00 |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Mali-T720MP2Mali-400MP2 - CRO-U00 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 | MT6580M - CRO-U00 |
| Process (nm) | 14 | — |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | EMUI 4.1 | EMUI 4.1 |
| OS Version | 6.0.1 | 6.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei nova | Huawei Y3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 3GB RAM | 8GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova | Huawei Y3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP | 8 MP, f/2 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova | Huawei Y3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei nova | Huawei Y3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3020 | 2200 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | — |
Body
| Spec | Huawei nova | Huawei Y3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Height (mm) | 141.2 | 145.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.1 | 9.5 |
| Weight (g) | 146 | 175 |
| Width (mm) | 69.1 | 73.7 |
Launch
| Spec | Huawei nova | Huawei Y3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2016, September. Released 2016, October | 2017, May. Released 2017, September |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Huawei nova | Huawei Y3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - CAN-L01L11 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 38 - CAN-L01L11 | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei nova | Huawei Y3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 4 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | — |
| USB Version | — | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Huawei nova | Huawei Y3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Huawei nova | Huawei Y3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, proximity |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Huawei nova and Huawei Y3 (2017) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Huawei nova packs a 3020 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Huawei nova reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 12 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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