Huawei Nova 7 Review: Specs & Features Explained

Huawei Nova 7 (2020) – Detailed English Specifications

The Huawei Nova 7 (model codes: JEF-AN00, JEF-TN00), launched in April 2020, is a mid-range 5G smartphone tailored for young users and photography enthusiasts. It features a 6.53″ FHD+ OLED punch-hole display, HiSilicon Kirin 985 5G chipset, a 64MP quad rear camera system, a 32MP front selfie camera, 4000mAh battery with 40W fast charging, and runs Android 10 with EMUI 10.1, emphasizing 5G connectivity, portrait photography, and slim design.

1. Core Overview

Category	Details
Announcement/Release	April 23, 2020 (China) / May 2020 (Global rollout)
Model Codes	JEF-AN00 (China, dual-SIM 5G); JEF-TN00 (China Unicom variant)
Network	2G/3G/4G/5G (Sub-6 GHz: n1/n3/n41/n78/n79); GSM 850/900/1800/1900; UMTS 850/900/2100; LTE Cat19 (1.6 Gbps downlink); 5G NSA/SA dual-mode
OS	Android 10 + EMUI 10.1 (upgradable to HarmonyOS 2.0)
MSRP (2020 Launch)	~¥2,999 (China, 8GB/128GB); ~€449 (Global unlocked)
Colors	Space Silver, Sakura Pink, Emerald Green, Black

2. Key Hardware Specifications

Display

Feature	Specification
Type & Size	6.53″ FHD+ OLED punch-hole display, 20:9 aspect ratio, 2400×1080 resolution, ~403 PPI
Interface	Capacitive multi-touch (10-point), 16.7M colors, DCI-P3 wide color gamut, HDR10 support, in-display fingerprint scanner
Protection	Scratch-resistant glass (non-Gorilla Glass specified), oleophobic coating

Body & Design

Feature	Specification
Dimensions	160.64×74.33×7.96 mm (6.32×2.93×0.31 in)
Weight	180g (battery included)
Build	Aluminum alloy frame, glass back, 7.96mm slim profile
Input	Capacitive touchscreen, side-mounted power/volume keys, in-display fingerprint scanner, face recognition (2D)
Extras	3.5mm audio jack (absent), USB-C 3.1, single bottom-firing speaker, vibration motor

Performance

Feature	Specification
Chipset	HiSilicon Kirin 985 5G (7nm process); Octa-core (1×2.58 GHz Cortex-A76 + 3×2.40 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4×1.84 GHz Cortex-A55); Mali-G77 MP8 GPU
Memory	8GB LPDDR4X RAM; 128GB/256GB UFS 2.1 internal storage
Storage Expansion	No microSD slot (non-expandable storage)
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, ambient light, compass, in-display fingerprint scanner

Camera System

Feature	Specification
Rear Quad Cameras	– 64MP main camera: f/1.8 aperture, 27mm focal length, 1/1.73″ sensor, PDAF, OIS- 8MP ultra-wide camera: f/2.4 aperture, 120° field of view, 1/4″ sensor- 2MP depth camera: f/2.4 aperture, for portrait mode- 2MP macro camera: f/2.4 aperture, 4cm macro shooting
Front Camera	32MP selfie camera: f/2.0 aperture, 26mm focal length, fixed focus, AI beauty mode, portrait mode
Video Recording	Rear: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps; EIS for video stabilizationFront: 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps
Camera Features	AI scene recognition, night mode, panorama, slow-motion video (1080p@120fps), HDR, pro mode

Battery & Power

Feature	Specification
Battery	4000mAh non-removable Li-Po battery
Charging	40W Huawei SuperCharge (wired); no wireless charging
Battery Life	Talk: Up to 25h (4G); Standby: Up to 400h; Video playback: Up to 12h

Connectivity

Feature	Specification
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band), Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	5.1 (A2DP, AVRCP, LE)
GPS	GPS + GLONASS + BDS + Galileo (A-GPS assist)
NFC	Yes (for Huawei Pay and file sharing in supported regions)
USB	USB-C 3.1 (data transfer, charging), OTG support

3. Software & User Experience

UI: EMUI 10.1 (based on Android 10) with features like split-screen multitasking, one-handed mode, AI voice assistant (HiVoice), and Huawei Share for cross-device file transfer.
Multimedia: Huawei Histen 6.1 audio tuning, video playback support for multiple formats (MP4, MKV, AVI), no 3.5mm audio jack (requires USB-C adapter).
Security: In-display fingerprint recognition, 2D face unlock, app lock, privacy space, and data encryption.
Upgrade: Eligible for HarmonyOS 2.0 update, bringing a more seamless cross-device ecosystem experience.

4. Core Advantages & Limitations

Advantages	Limitations
Kirin 985 5G chipset with NSA/SA dual-mode 5G support	No microSD expansion slot; storage is non-upgradable
64MP OIS main camera + 32MP front camera for high-quality photography	No 3.5mm audio jack; requires USB-C earphones or adapter
40W SuperCharge (fast charging, full charge in ~1 hour)	No wireless charging or IP water/dust resistance rating
Slim 7.96mm design with glass back and aluminum frame	OLED display lacks high refresh rate (60Hz only)

5. Variant Differences

Model	Key Differences
JEF-AN00	China edition, dual-SIM 5G, 8GB RAM + 128GB/256GB storage, HarmonyOS upgrade support
JEF-TN00	China Unicom customized variant, same core specs as JEF-AN00, carrier-specific pre-installed apps

6. Quick Specs Summary

Feature	Huawei Nova 7 (2020)
Display	6.53″ FHD+ OLED punch-hole, 2400×1080, in-display fingerprint
Chipset	Kirin 985 5G (7nm), Mali-G77 MP8 GPU
Memory	8GB RAM, 128GB/256GB UFS 2.1 (non-expandable)
Cameras	64MP+8MP+2MP+2MP rear; 32MP front
Battery	4000mAh, 40W SuperCharge
Network	5G NSA/SA dual-mode, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1
Weight	180g, 7.96mm thickness