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Huawei launches 4-camera, near bezel-less Nova 2i

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<p>MANILA - Chinese electronics giant Huawei on Monday announced its first near bezel-less handset that packs four cameras, joining a slew of mid-priced offerings that offer a flagship experience.</p><p>Viewed from the front, the tall, nearly 6-inch screen of the Nova 2i is similar to the 5.8-inch Samsung Galaxy S8 with tiny top and bottom bezels.</p><p>The Nova 2i has dual cameras on the back and the front, promising clear and rich-colored selfies that Huawei&#x27;s twin camera setups have been known for since 2016&#x27;s P9 series.</p><p>See an unboxing of the Nova 2i in the slideshow below:</p><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/news/10/10/unobx-1.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/news/10/10/unbox-2.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/news/10/10/unobx-3.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/news/10/10/unbox-4.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/news/10/10/unbox-5.jpg"/></div></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><p>Huawei Nova 2i</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Huawei Nova 2i</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Huawei Nova 2i</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Huawei Nova 2i</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Huawei Nova 2i</p></div></div><div><strong>FIRST IMPRESSIONS</strong></div><p>Huawei loaned ABS-CBN News a black version of the Nova 2i, which also comes in gold and blue.</p><p>The device feels solid in the hand, though as with aluminum phones, it can be a bit slippery. </p><p>It comes with a clear frosted plastic case. The cases that came bundled with premium Huawei phones get scratched easily and this one appears to be of the same quality.</p><p>The fingerprint scanner is typically fast for a Huawei phone and is easier to reach compared to Samsung&#x27;s most recent flagships.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/news/10/10/huawei-1.jpg"/></figure></div><p>The screen is very bright even at just half its full capacity and the tall screen provides immersive viewing. If you&#x27;re coming from a high-end Samsung phone or a newer iPhone though, the screen&#x27;s lower quality is noticeable.</p><p>Performance was zippy with no noticeable lag, notwithstanding EMUI, Huawei&#x27;s skinned version of Android. The device can easily go for more than a day on a single charge.</p><p>While there is no Leica branding, the dual cameras produced rich colors, deep contrasts even in low light and are comparable to the photo-centric P series.</p><p>It tends to oversaturate colors, which is not a bad thing if you like your Instagram posts in vivid color.</p><div><strong>CAMERA SAMPLES</strong></div><p>The purple tint on this flower arrangement shot looks overblown, but it keeps the details on the stems and the chicken wire that keeps the blossoms in place.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/news/10/10/huawei-2.jpg"/></figure></div><p>The camera takes very decent indoor shots with dim lighting. In this shot of Huawei&#x27;s Beijing headquarters, you can still see light reflections on the near mirror-polished floor with some noise.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/news/10/10/huawei-3.jpg"/></figure></div><p>The Nova 2i&#x27;s shooter is almost flagship quality in good lighting. In this hotel lobby shot, the details on the chandelier, wall carvings, staircase and carpet are visible.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/news/10/10/huawei-4.jpg"/></figure></div><p>Here are the Nova 2i&#x27;s key features</p><p>Height: 156.2mm<br/>Width: 75.2<br/>Depth: 7.5mm<br/>Weight: 164g <br/>Colors: Graphite Black, Prestige Gold, Aurora Blue<br/>Build: metal<br/>Screen: 5.9 inches<br/>Screen Type: IPS <br/>Resolution: 2160 X 1080 (FHD+)<br/>Screen colors: 16 million<br/>Screen Pixel Density: 407 PPI<br/>Processor: Huawei Kirin 659 CPU, Octa-core 4* Cortex A53 2.36 GHz + 4*Cortex A53 1.7 GHz<br/>Operating system: EMUI 5.1, Android 7.0 <br/>RAM: 4GB<br/>ROM: 64GB <br/>microSD: supports card up to 256GB<br/>SIM 1：nano SIM Card <br/>SIM 2：nano SIM Card or microSD<br/>Front camera: 13MP+2MP, F2.0 wide aperture <br/>Rear camera: 16MP+2MP, F2.2 wide aperture<br/>Data interface: micro USB<br/>Capability: 3240mAh (Minimum value), 3340mAh (Typical value)<br/>Charging time: less than 150 Mins<br/>Talk time: up to 20 Hours<br/>Standby time: up to 550 Hours</p><p>Huawei said the Nova 2i will be available starting Oct. 21 for P14,990. Those who purchase on launch day in any of 6 concept stores will get a free JBL speaker.</p>

<p>Chinese electronics giant Huawei on Monday announced its first near bezel-less handset that packs four cameras, joining a slew of mid-priced offerings that offer a flagship experience.</p>

Chinese electronics giant Huawei on Monday announced its first near bezel-less handset that packs four cameras, joining a slew of mid-priced offerings that offer a flagship experience.