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Unboxing & Review: The New Huawei Nova 7 5G trendy flagship

Boasting a gorgeous design, with a 3D curved glass and unique colorways on the back and a beautiful display upfront.

Published: Sun 9 Aug 2020, 11:34 AM

Updated: Tue 13 Jun 2023, 9:41 AM

Introducing the all-new HUAWEI nova 7 5G smartphone- the latest addition to HUAWEI's 5G family. The new HUAWEI nova 7 5G is HUAWEI's new Trendy Flagship. This smartphone takes the HUAWEI nova series one step further by introducing some of the smartest features. The HUAWEI nova 7 5G brings a powerful smartphone experience with its 64 MP hi-res, AI quad-camera. Supported by 5G, the smartphone's speedy connectivity is just one of its many premium offerings. Promising groundbreaking performance with its flagship-grade Kirin chipset, the phone assures an uninterrupted experience with long-lasting battery life. All this, packed in an elegant, sleek body which is available in a range of attractive colorways.

Hello, everyone! In this video review, we will be conducting an in-depth review of the HUAWEI nova 7 5G smartphone - HUAWEI's 5G trendy flagship and the newest addition to the sought-after HUAWEI nova series. This smartphone comes with a 64 megapixel Hi-res Quad Camera and supports quick 5G connectivity.

With the nova 7 5G's cutting-edge design, HUAWEI has refined craftsmanship. This HUAWEI nova 7 5G sports an elegant and sleek body. Boasting a gorgeous design, with a 3D curved glass and unique colorways on the back and a beautiful display upfront, the HUAWEI nova 7 5G is a smartphone to look out for. Underneath the panel is a fingerprint scanner, delivering smart functionality to your fingertips.

What's better is that the phone is wafer-thin and lightweight at around 180 grams; perfect for your palms. It also packs some cool and unique features, like the Dual-View Video Mode, an exclusive to the nova 7 5G. Its solid performance and long-lasting battery life make this phone an ideal choice for younger tech-chic users.

So without further ado, let us dive into the review.

Capture it all with 64MP AI Quad Camera

Taking photography to a whole new level, the HUAWEI nova 7 comes with a revolutionary quad-camera system. Yes! You heard it right. The quad-camera setup comprises four cameras. The HUAWEI nova 7 5G is equipped with a fabulous 64 MP high-res primary camera so that you enjoy an incredible photographic experience. At the top is the 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, which captures more scenery with an exceptional 120-degree field of view. Now, no more scooting in for group pictures.

As you can see, the Wide-Angle lens lets you take breathtaking shots and effortlessly captures the entire landscape. If you see the next image, the hybrid zoom feature lets you delicately focus on the details without compromising on the picture quality.

Next is the 8MP telephoto camera with up to 20X digital zoom, starting at 3x optical zoom, while image optimization, AI algorithms and Electronic Image Stabilization ensure that the everything stays steady and not get blurred up while zooming in to shoot something far away. The telephoto camera even supports 5x hybrid zoom giving you access to distant scenes while delivering razor-sharp picture quality.

Look at the impeccable quality of the Tele-photo images that go from 0.6x zoom to 5x without letting the clarity get distorted, all the way up to 20 times zoom. You can see for yourself the Telephoto lens lets you capture rich details every time you zoom in. At 20x, you even get a mini navigation box on your screen so you can actually keep track of how far you've zoomed in.

The setup also includes a 2MP macro camera that beautifully explores tiny objects with ease. The phone's 4K video quality makes each frame exquisite. With the 4K Time-lapse Photography, you can capture every second and feel the magic of time passing by. The synergy of this camera setup surely manages to fit everything and everyone in the frame.

Solid performance

The HUAWEI nova 7 5G is powered by the Kirin 985 5G AI SoC chipset, which ensures ENHANCED functionality. Manufactured with cutting edge technology, the chipset features a pioneering core architecture so it can deliver a power-packed performance. To take the performance one step ahead, the phone is designed with a custom octa-core CPU and a robust octa-core GPU. The Mali-G77 graphics chip is responsible for one of the most engaging video-streaming and gaming experiences.

Lightening-fast 5G

The HUAWEI nova 7 is Huawei's first mid-range 5G enabled smartphone launched in the UAE, and it joins the large family of 5G devices from the brand. It effortlessly supports exceptional 5G performance, thanks to its flagship-grade Kirin chipset. Be it productivity or entertainment, whatever the process is, it will be bolstered by the Kirin chipset. So get ready for uninterrupted gaming, smooth video streaming, and quick download speeds.

Capture moments on both sides with Dual View Video mode

Dual View Video mode is one of the coolest features of the HUAWEI nova 7 5G. This feature allows you to shoot videos from the front and rear cameras simultaneously. Say you want to record the precious moments of your toddler crawling up to you, you can also simultaneously capture your reaction to this beautiful event with the Dual Video Mode. So while the rear camera is filming the background view, the front camera is cleverly capturing you! This dual-camera shooting mode has definitely made the experience of video-making more fun for everyone. Especially all you vloggers or content creators out there, you can use this feature to express your creativity and shoot in fun, innovative ways. You are the director and you are the subject!

Please note: Simultaneous video recording on the front and rear cameras requires software update.

Long-lasting Power

With a high-performance chipset and a host of smart features, the HUAWEI nova 7 5G would undoubtedly require a high-capacity battery to keep up with the power draw of its functions. Keeping this in mind, the smartphone is equipped with a massive 4000mAh battery to provide an everlasting experience. Whether you are watching a movie or enjoying an intense gaming session or browsing on the internet or taking pictures in high-res, your battery won't drain out.

What's better? You don't even have to worry about charging. The HUAWEI nova 7 5G comes with 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge for rapid charging and maximum power. The SuperCharge minimizes the time taken by the phone to energize. You can literally restore your phone's power from 0 to 70 % in just half an hour.

32MP Front AI Camera with Super Night Selfie

The HUAWEI nova 7 5G comes with a 32MP Hi-res AI front camera which lets you take breathtaking selfies rich with details. The camera is fitted with an f/2.0 wide-aperture lens and allows for 4K video quality. Just imagine, you can record HD selfie clips and also film videos in 4K quality!

Not only this; the front camera supports a host of innovative features. The standout feature being the Super Night Selfie 3.0 that lets you take gorgeous selfies at night without compromising on the picture quality. When you press the shutter button in a low-light setting, the circular flash reveals your most spectacular profile generating larger than life portraits. So be ready to post your beautiful pictures in every light condition.

What's more? Its AI-Powered facial contouring and beautification enhancements intelligently highlight your best features. With its exquisite details processing and natural skin retouching, you will now dazzle in all your selfies - be it day or night.

Take a look at these beautiful images taken on the Super Night Selfie mode. This awesome feature totally lights up your face when you are taking pictures during the night. You can see that its AI facial contouring to focus is bringing out the best. So go ahead and fill your phone with gorgeous selfies.

More storage space, More memories

If you need to enjoy a complete experience to download and store all your high-res image and video files, personal documents, favorite games, and applications, there is no doubt that you would need ample storage space. The HUAWEI nova 7 5G offers an abundant storage space of 256GB, which is sufficient for all your needs- be it to store your memories or to for the smooth functioning of your applications. The 8GB RAM ensures that the phone can perform multiple tasks in the blink of an eye.

App Gallery and Petal Search

Get the most of your HUAWEI nova 7 5G with the pre-installed HUAWEI AppGallery- updated with a wide selection of global as well as localized apps. Enjoy the convenience of having your most preferred applications pre-installed on Huawei's official app marketplace. You have the option to download from a range of latest, most useful, and highly-recommended apps.

Your premium smartphone experience doesn't stop here. HUAWEI's Petal Search widget is your gateway to a million apps. Petal Search is a new search tool offered exclusively to HUAWEI users. But what is its USP? The Petal Search widget is powered by an alternative search experience that produces accurate, personalized, and relevant results. Searching for your favorite apps has never been easier.

Our Verdict:

Finally, we assess that the HUAWEI nova 7 5G offers a feature-rich smartphone experience. The camera quality is unmatched and the superfast charging is a revolutionary addition to the HUAWEI smartphone universe. It is perfect for gaming, perfect for entertaining, and perfect for multitasking making it an ideal choice for every user.

Available in 3 elegant shade variants- Space Silver, Midsummer Purple, and Black, these colors beautifully highlight the phone's 3D back panel which reflects dancing lights and shadows.