Huawei nova 3 vs Huawei nova 4
The Huawei nova 3 (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, while the Huawei nova 4 (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 4 leads — 36/100 vs 32/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 16 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei nova 3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 4 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 3
Huawei nova 4
What makes Huawei nova 3 better?
- Lighter: 166g vs 172g
- Better display (58/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (87/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Huawei nova 4 better?
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (34/100 vs 17/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 3 vs the Huawei nova 4, the Huawei nova 4 scores 4 points higher (36/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 4 leads (34/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 34/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 3 and the Huawei nova 4 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 4 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (34/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 16/100. In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 3 | Huawei nova 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 470805 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 1617 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.4" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2310 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 3750 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 8TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×73.7×7.3 mm | 157.0×75.1×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 3
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Huawei nova 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 25MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 3
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 4
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2310
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 3
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 4
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 3 and Huawei nova 4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 34/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 3 and the Huawei nova 4 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 4 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (34/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 16/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 3 or the Huawei nova 4?
The Huawei nova 4 edges out the Huawei nova 3 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 3 and the Huawei nova 4?
The Huawei nova 3 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Huawei nova 4 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 3 or the Huawei nova 4?
The Huawei nova 4 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 17/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 3 over the Huawei nova 4?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Huawei nova 4 (34/100 vs 17/100).