Huawei Nova 2 and Nova 2 Plus: Dual-cameras, iPhone look-alikes

Huawei has a new smartphone that looks oddly similar. The new Huawei Nova 2 and Nova 2 Plus brags dual-camera setup at the back and the looks of an iPhone 7.

The Huawei Nove 2 and Nova 2 Plus came alongside the Honor 6A, Play Tab 2, and the likewise another Apple copycat, the MateBook X. The Nova 2 might be missing a physical home button, but the layout of the antenna bands at the top and bottom looks exactly the same as the iPhone’s.

Moreover, the Huawei Nova 2 and Nova 2 Plus shares the same dual-camera setup a the back. There are 12-megapixel and 8-megapixel sensors at the back. Other than the packed sensors, there’s also a 20-megapixel camera in front. Not only does Huawei is combating dual-camera smartphones, but it is also planning to take on the selfie phones.

The two might differ in screen size, but both will still have the same 1080p panel. The duo will also rock a HiSilikon Kirin 659 octa-core processor and 4GB of RAM.

Everything is pretty much the same between the two, other than some inevitable differences. For starters, the Huawei Nova 2 has a 5-inch display and 64GB of onboard storage while its larger brother is a 5.5-incher with 128GB of memory. Also, having a smaller device means a smaller battery. The Nova 2 Plus has a 3340mAh battery while the former only has only 2950mAh.

Huawei’s new design is a complete departure from the original Nova smartphones. The first generation has the signature Huawei look – a design perspective we saw on the Nexus 6P and the P10. But nonetheless, the Nova 2 and Nova 2 Plus’ iPhone-ish looks might be a lucky charm for the company considering how fine Apple built their smartphone.

Huawei Nova 2 Specs

Huawei Nova 2 Specs

  • Android 7.0 Nougat, EMUI 5.1
  • Dual SIM (Nano + nano/microSD)
  • 5-inch FullHD LTPS 2.5D display, 1920 x 1080 resolution, ~441ppi
  • HiSilicon 659 octa-core processor
  • 4GB RAM
  • Mali T830-MP2 GPU
  • 64GB internal storage, expandable via microSD up to 128GB
  • 20-megapixel front camera
  • 12-megapixel + 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, f/1.8, 1.25μm pixel size, PFAF
  • Fingerprint scanner
  • AK4376A Hi-Fi audio chip
  • 4G LTE
  • WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Bluetooth 4.2
  • GPS, GLONASS
  • USB Type-C
  • Dimensions: 142.2 x 68.9 x 6.9mm
  • Weight: 143g
  • 2950mAh non-removable battery

Huawei Nova 2 Plus Specs

Huawei Nova 2 Plus Specs

  • Android 7.0 Nougat, EMUI 5.1
  • Dual SIM (Nano + nano/microSD)
  • 5.5-inch FullHD LTPS 2.5D display, 1920 x 1080 resolution, ~441ppi
  • HiSilicon 659 octa-core processor
  • 4GB RAM
  • Mali T830-MP2 GPU
  • 128GB internal storage, expandable via microSD up to 128GB
  • 20-megapixel front camera
  • 12-megapixel + 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, f/1.8, 1.25μm pixel size, PFAF
  • Fingerprint scanner
  • AK4376 Hi-Fi audio chip
  • 4G LTE
  • WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Bluetooth 4.2
  • GPS, GLONASS
  • USB Type-C
  • Dimensions: 153.9 x 74.9 x 6.9mm
  • Weight: 169g
  • Colors: Blue, Green, Gold, Black, and Rose Gold
  • 3340mAh non-removable battery

The Huawei Nova 2 and Nova 2 Plus are currently on pre-order and will be available in China on June 16. The Nova 2 will be sold for CNY2499 while the latter has a CNY2899.

We’re still waiting for the official word from Huawei Philippines about the local price and availability of the device.

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