Nova 7
Slim 5G mid-ranger with Kirin 985 and 64 MP cam.
The Huawei Nova 7 is a mid-range Huawei smartphone released Apr 2020, with a launch price of $450. It pairs the Kirin 985 5G with a 6.53" FHD+ OLED display, a 64 MP + 8 MP UW + 8 MP 3x tele + 2 MP macro main camera and a 4000 mAh, 40W battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 76/100 — Slim 5G Nova. Standout strengths: kirin 985 5g + oled + 40w charging and quad cam with optical 3x tele. Main trade-off: no google services.
Slim 5G Nova.
Nova 7 brought Kirin 985 5G, an OLED screen and a quad camera with optical zoom to a slim mid-range body — capable hardware that the Google ban kept confined largely to the Chinese market.
Read the full review- Kirin 985 5G + OLED + 40W charging
- Quad cam with optical 3x tele
- Slim 7.9 mm body
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Nova 7 compares
| Nova 7 | Galaxy S25 Ultra | P40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 76 | 89 | 76 |
| Chipset | Kirin 985 5G | SD 8 Elite | Kirin 990 5G |
| Display | 6.53" FHD+ OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.58" OLED 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 64 MP + 8 MP UW + 8 MP 3x tele + 2 MP macro | 200 MP · f/1.7 | 50 MP · f/1.9 |
| Battery | 4000 mAh, 40W | 5,000 mAh | 4,200 mAh |
| Launch price | $450 | $1,299 | €999 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Nova 7 released?
The Nova 7 was released in Apr 2020.
How much does the Nova 7 cost?
The Nova 7 launched at $450 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Nova 7 screen size and type?
The Nova 7 has a 6.53" FHD+ OLED display.
What chipset does the Nova 7 use?
The Nova 7 is powered by the Kirin 985 5G chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Nova 7 have?
The Nova 7 ships with 8 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Nova 7 battery capacity?
The Nova 7 has a 4000 mAh, 40W battery.
What is the Nova 7 main camera?
The Nova 7 has a 64 MP + 8 MP UW + 8 MP 3x tele + 2 MP macro main camera.
Does the Nova 7 have a telephoto zoom camera?
Yes — the Nova 7 includes a dedicated telephoto camera: 8 MP 3x.
Does the Nova 7 have 5G?
The Nova 7 supports 5G (Yes, sub-6).
How much does the Nova 7 weigh?
The Nova 7 weighs 180 g.
What colours does the Nova 7 come in?
The Nova 7 is available in 4 colours: Silver Edge, Aurora, Black, Midsummer Purple.
Is the Nova 7 worth buying?
Nova 7 brought Kirin 985 5G, an OLED screen and a quad camera with optical zoom to a slim mid-range body — capable hardware that the Google ban kept confined largely to the Chinese market. SpecEagle gives the Nova 7 an editorial score of 76/100.
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