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 — 14/100 vs 9/100 (a 5-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.
Huawei nova 3
Huawei nova 4
- Lighter: 166g vs 172g
- Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 85/100)
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (29/100 vs 8/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 3 vs the Huawei nova 4, the Huawei nova 4 scores 5 points higher (14/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 4 leads (29/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 4 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (29/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 5/100. In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 3 is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| 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 | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 3
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Huawei nova 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 25MP
Huawei nova 3
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 4
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2310
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 3
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 4
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 3 and Huawei nova 4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 4 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (29/100 vs 8/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 5/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 3 is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei nova 3 or the Huawei nova 4?
The Huawei nova 4 edges out the Huawei nova 3 by just 5 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 9/100, the Huawei nova 4 — 14/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 3 or the Huawei nova 4?
The Huawei nova 4 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 3 over the Huawei nova 4?
The Huawei nova 3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 4 is a better fit for everyday use.