Huawei nova 3

Name: Huawei nova 3
Brand: Huawei

Huawei · 2018 27.07.2026 · updated 28.07.2026

Huawei nova 3 (2018) is a budget phone from Huawei. MobileRank rating: 32/100. Performance 34/100, camera 17/100, battery 16/100, display 58/100, portability 87/100.

Hisilicon Kirin 970

3750 mAh

16 MP

Faster than 25% of smartphones in AnTuTu

Specifications

Processor	Hisilicon Kirin 970
Display	6.3" IPS LCD, 1080x2340
RAM	4GB / 6GB
Storage	128GB / 8TB
Battery	3750 mAh · ≈6.8 hrs of active use*
Charging	18W / No wireless charging
OS	Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9
Dimensions	157.0 × 73.7 × 7.3 mm
Weight	166g
NFC	yes

* battery life is an estimated figure based on capacity, display, and chipset — not a lab measurement.

Cameras

Main	16MP f/1.8
Front	24MP

Benchmarks

AnTuTu 470805

Geekbench Single 420

Geekbench Multi 1617

Based on AnTuTu results, Huawei nova 3 is faster than 25% of smartphones in our database. This device is from the budget segment.

Performance

Overview and verdict

The Huawei nova 3 combines budget phone-level performance with a basic camera and a compact battery. The overall MobileRank rating is 32/100 (budget phone, 2018). The Hisilicon Kirin 970 chipset scores 470,805 in AnTuTu (rated 34/100). Battery capacity is 3750 mAh, charging up to 18W (battery score: 16/100).

Pros

Lightweight body (166g)

Cons

Limited performance for demanding games
Modest camera capabilities
Small battery (3750 mAh)
Slow charging (18W)
No wireless charging

Best for: The Huawei nova 3 has no pronounced profile: its best category is portability (87/100), its weakest battery life (16/100).

Frequently asked questions

What processor does the Huawei nova 3 have?

The Huawei nova 3 runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970 chipset. It scores 470,805 points in AnTuTu.

What is the Huawei nova 3's rating?

The Huawei nova 3 scores 32 out of 100 in the MobileRank rating. Categories: performance 34/100, camera 17/100, battery 16/100, display 58/100, portability 87/100.

What battery does the Huawei nova 3 have?

The Huawei nova 3 has a 3750 mAh battery with 18W charging. Battery score: 16/100.

Is the Huawei nova 3 worth buying?

The Huawei nova 3 has no pronounced profile: its best category is portability (87/100), its weakest battery life (16/100). Overall rating — 32/100 (budget phone).

MobileRank rating

Device profile

Category scores

Performance 34

Display 58

Camera 17

Battery 16

Portability 87

Value for money —

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