Huawei nova 11i Review: Beauty, Power & Speed

Robert Cerff / 11-05-2023 / Tech

Get ready for the Huawei nova 11i, the latest smartphone from tech giant Huawei, packed with sought-after features, from a stunning design and smooth performance to powerful cameras and super-fast charging speeds.

In this review, we'll take a closer look at this latest Huawei and explore all the ways it can enhance your smartphone experience.

Get Immersed in a Beautiful Display

The Huawei nova 11i boasts an impressive 6.8-inch display that’s hard to keep your eyes off. Its narrow bezels take up only 1 mm of screen real estate, allowing for an immersive screen-to-body ratio of 94.9%. With HD resolution and crystal-clear clarity, the display is ideal for enjoying your favourite content.

Besides its captivating good looks, the display also intelligently adjusts to your environment, providing the perfect brightness level when you're in the blazing sun or under city lights at night. And with a 90Hz refresh rate, scrolling through websites or playing games is a smooth and seamless experience that's enhanced even further by the 270Hz touch sampling rate.

Making the experience even better is a boost in the speaker volume and an upgrade to the Histen 8.1 technology. The audio delivers professional quality with rich bass notes, better dynamic range, and thumping surround sound effects.

Dual Rear Cameras Capture Your World in Stunning Detail

The camera power on the Huawei nova 11i is led by a 48MP main camera paired with a 2MP depth camera. These dual rear cameras capture images in stunning detail in light and dark environments. Boosting the picture quality even further is AI technology designed to enhance the colour, clarity, and texture of the images.

For head-turning selfies, you get a massive 16MP front camera that highlights your natural beauty in every shot. You'll love the Backlit Selfie feature which outlines your silhouette for a perfectly framed and lit shot. And with the High-res Selfie mode, you can capture the most subtle expressions and emotional cues with ease.

For recording videos, the Huawei nova 11i supports HD video resolution on the front and rear cameras. It also features innovative modes that enable you to record using both cameras simultaneously, making it easy to capture your reactions to a scene or record conversations with friends. And the best part? The final video features seamless transitions between the front and rear cameras with no post-editing required.

Power Up in a Flash

The nova 11i features top-of-the-range charging capabilities with 40W fast charging that juices up your phone in no time. And if you're in a hurry, the Turbo Mode feature is incredibly convenient as it allows you to charge your phone to 60% in only 30 minutes.

It packs a large 5000mAh battery with smart power management technology, meaning you can use your phone for hours without worrying about running out of juice too soon. Whether you're streaming videos, scrolling through social media, or working on important projects, the Huawei nova 11i has the power you need to get the job done.

A Device Built for Entertainment

The device is a powerhouse, running on the cutting-edge Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G chipset under the hood. It facilitates optimised gaming, stunning photography, and smooth streaming, all with power efficiency and superior performance.

With a whopping 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM, you'll have all the space you need to store all your content. In fact, Huawei claims you can store up to 160 episodes of your favourite TV dramas, 10,000 high-res tracks, and more than 70 ultra-HD films - all on one device! With the Huawei nova 11i, it’s easy to take your entertainment wherever you go.

Verdict: Your All-In-One Smartphone 

The Huawei nova 11i has everything you need in a smartphone, from in-demand features to a sleek design. It's the ultimate device for staying connected, entertained, and productive.

Keep your eyes on Mondo as we will soon be launching exclusive deals on this incredible device from South Africa’s leading network providers.

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