The Huawei Nova 2, released in June 2017, was designed as a sleek and stylish smartphone targeting youthful users who valued both performance and aesthetics. Weighing only 143 g and measuring 6.9 mm in thickness, it offered a lightweight yet premium aluminum build that made it easy to handle while delivering modern appeal.
Equipped with the Kirin 659 chipset and 4 GB RAM, the Nova 2 ensured smooth multitasking, supported by 64 GB internal storage with microSD expansion. Its 5.0-inch Full HD display, dual rear cameras, and an impressive 20 MP selfie camera highlighted Huawei’s focus on photography, while the 2950 mAh battery with 18W fast charging balanced performance and portability for everyday use.
Huawei Nova 2 Full Phone Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Category | Phone |
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE |
| Launch | Announced May 2017, Released June 2017 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Body / Build | 142.2 × 68.9 × 6.9 mm, 143 g, Glass front, Aluminum back & frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM / Dual Nano-SIM |
| Display | 5.0″ IPS LCD, 1080 × 1920 px, 16:9 ratio, ~443 ppi |
| OS | Android 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 5.1 |
| Chipset | Kirin 659 (16 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T830 MP2 |
| Memory | 64GB 4GB RAM, microSDXC (shared SIM slot), eMMC 5.1 |
| Main Camera | Dual: 12 MP (f/1.8, PDAF, 1.25µm) + 8 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama, Video: 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie Camera | 20 MP, f/2.0, wide, 1/2.8″ sensor, Video: 1080p |
| Sound | Loudspeaker: Yes, 3.5mm jack: Yes, 24-bit/192kHz audio |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 (aptX), GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | Li-Po 2950 mAh, non-removable, 18W fast charging |
| Colors | Aurora Blue, Grass Green, Streamer Gold, Obsidian Black, Rose Gold |
| Models | PIC-AL00, PIC-TL00, PIC-LX9, HWV31 |
| Price | ~250 EUR |
