The Huawei nova 13i is an entry-level smartphone designed to offer dependable everyday performance and high-resolution imaging at an accessible budget. It features a large 6.7-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, a sharp 108MP main rear camera, a generous 5,000mAh battery, and support for 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge Turbo.
HUAWEI nova 13i Price and Availability
The Huawei nova 13i officially launched in the Philippines on January 17, 2025. Locally, it carries a retail price of ₱12,999 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage configuration. It is available nationwide through official HUAWEI Experience Stores, authorized concept stores, and online e-commerce platforms such as Shopee, Lazada, and the official HUAWEI Online Store.
Additional HUAWEI nova 13i General information is listed above. Includes dimensions, weight, materials, colors and overall build quality. Covers screen size, resolution, refresh rate, and display technology. Includes chipset, CPU, GPU, RAM, and overall performance capability. Covers operating system, user interface, and additional smart features. Details the camera system, sensors, video capabilities, and shooting features. Details audio quality, speakers, and supported media formats. Lists network support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and other connectivity options. Includes fingerprint, face unlock, and built-in sensors. Shows battery capacity, charging speed, and power-related features.HUAWEI nova 13i Specifications
Brand Huawei Model nova 13i Launch Date January 17, 2025 Release Date January 17, 2025 Status Available Price ₱12,999 Dimensions 163.3 x 74.7 x 8.4 mm Weight 199 g Build Material Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back Water & Dust Resistance Splash and dust resistant IP Rating Basic splash resistance SIM Type Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) Colors White, Blue Screen Size 6.7 inches Display Type IPS LCD, 90Hz Resolution FHD+ (1080 x 2388 pixels) Refresh Rate 90Hz Aspect Ratio 19.9:9 Pixel Density (PPI) 391 PPI Brightness Standard LCD outdoor peak brightness Protection Toughened glass panel Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) CPU Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53) GPU Adreno 610 RAM Options 8GB Internal Storage Options 256GB Expandable Storage No Operating System EMUI 14.2 (No Google Play Services) UI / Skin EMUI Special Features Always-on display, Huawei AppGallery, SuperCharge Turbo Main Camera 108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), PDAF Secondary 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) Features LED flash, HDR, panorama Video Recording 1080p @ 30fps Front Camera 8 MP, f/2.0 (wide) Front Camera Features Portrait mode Front Video Recording 1080p @ 30fps Speakers Loudspeaker Audio Features High-resolution audio playback support 3.5mm Jack No Video Formats Supported MP4, H.264, MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC Network 4G LTE, 3G, 2G Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE GPS Yes (GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS) NFC Yes IR Blaster No USB USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG Fingerprint Sensor Side-mounted Face Unlock Yes Sensors Accelerometer, compass, ambient light sensor Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh Charging Type Wired Charging Speed 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge Turbo (up to 62% in 30 minutes) Wireless Charging No Reverse Charging No
Pros and Cons
- Pros:
- Affordable price point at ₱12,999 with an ample 256GB storage capacity standard.
- Large 6.7-inch FHD+ display with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate.
- High-resolution 108MP main rear camera.
- Reliable 5,000mAh battery backed by swift 40W SuperCharge Turbo.
- Includes NFC support.
- Cons:
- Powered by an older Snapdragon 680 processor which lacks 5G network connectivity.
- Does not support Google Mobile Services (GMS) natively out of the box.
- Lacks a microSD card slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
