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Huawei Nova 3i 128GB Smartphone (OPTUS VARIANT) - Iris Purple $227 + Delivery (Free C&C) @ Harvey Norman

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Huawei Nova 3i 128GB Smartphone (OPTUS VARIANT) - Iris Purple $227 + Delivery (Free C&C) @ Harvey Norman
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pyr0maniac on 12/06/2020 - 10:27 harveynorman.com.au (392 clicks)
Last edited 12/06/2020 - 10:31

Credit to pricehipster once again.

Previously posted for $299 @ JB Hifi October last year.

Only comes in purple. Optus Variant - probably means it comes loaded with bloatware but can't confirm if its network locked or not.

Key Features
Kirin 710 SoC
4GB RAM
6.3" 2340x1080 Huawei FullView display 2.0
Ultra-slim bezel
Four camera system: AI enabled dual front (24M+2M, F2.0) & dual rear cameras (16M+2M, F2.2)
128GB built-in memory (expandable memory via optional MicroSD card)
High capacity 3340mAh battery
Next generation KIRIN 710 AI-enabled processor
Face unlock capable**
Rear fingerprint sensor
Dual sim

Harvey Norman suck.

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  • Muzeeb on 12/06/2020 - 10:30
    -2

    Optus Variant - probably means it comes loaded with bloatware but can't confirm if its network locked or not.

    Be careful. Sometimes optus cripples other bands not used by their network.

    Please note: This unlocked phone includes full manufacturer’s warranty and features Optus network branding. This means that the phone is not locked to a specific carrier but may come pre-installed with Optus applications. Additionally, when you power on the device, the Optus logo may display.

    • Arthur Dunger on 12/06/2020 - 10:32
      +1

      This has been discussed in other posts and still nobody can provide actual proof of bands being crippled.
      Also if you go into the specs on Optus prepaid phones on their website you can see all the bands are there.

      • CarnivalMonkey on 12/06/2020 - 10:43
        +1

        nothing is crippled on the phone, it has the same specs as the others. You start it up and get the optus logo and mine had the optus yes app installed and one other thing, easy to disable.

        • Muzeeb on 12/06/2020 - 10:46

          Cheers

        • Arthur Dunger on 12/06/2020 - 10:46
          +2

          Yes I know. Here are the bands for reference. Copied from Optus.

          3G Network WCDMA/HSPA/HSPA+:B1(2100)/B5(850)/B8(900)
          4G Network LTE FDD: B1(2100)/B3(1800)/B5(850)/B7(2600)/B8(900)/B28(700) TD-LTE: B38(2600)/B40(2300)/B41(2600)

          Also the 1st line in the HN description says it's unlocked.

  • Lukian on 12/06/2020 - 10:31

    Doesn't even have Bluetooth v5.

    Seems to only have updates to android 9

    • Muzeeb on 12/06/2020 - 10:32
      +1

      Or nfc?

    • pyr0maniac on 12/06/2020 - 10:50

      Doesn't have 5Ghz WiFi either apparently

      • PainToad on 12/06/2020 - 15:58

        wtf.

        • douglasac10 on 12/06/2020 - 16:11

          Yeah, this phone missed out on a lot of basic things. My mother got one because she liked the colour, in the end that was about the only thing she liked about it (she particularly hated the no NFC), and ended up switching it for an S10 Plus.

    • Naigrabzo on 12/06/2020 - 11:06

      Bluetooth V5 is definitely a deal breaker. Most people use this as compared to NFC.

  • awaiko on 12/06/2020 - 10:35

    If it's Huawei, does it have Google services? I've lost track of what's avaiable/banned at the moment.

    • xsacha on 12/06/2020 - 10:42
      +1

      Yeah it's based on original release date. This phone is from 2018 so all good.

    • pippohippo on 12/06/2020 - 10:42
      +2

      it should, it was released prior to the mess

    • thomalfa on 02/07/2020 - 12:42

      i believe even p30 range still has google service but later version then no idea…

      any1 know how this phone compare to p30 lite???

  • raytriplej on 12/06/2020 - 10:36
    +2

    I used this phone in the past and enjoyed using it. The Micro USB charger is old tech though.

    • pippohippo on 12/06/2020 - 10:43
      +1

      but charges pretty fast still. I have this phone and works quite well for every basic needs apart from NFC. Great at $277

      • andyman1908 on 12/06/2020 - 12:58
        +1

        even better at $227 ;)

        • pippohippo on 12/06/2020 - 13:55
          +1

          hahahaha oops mis-read that. Guess i'm getting another new phone for the parents :)

  • Naigrabzo on 12/06/2020 - 11:05

    LMAO@ HArvey norman suck comment!!!!

  • RubenM on 12/06/2020 - 12:18

    NFC?

  • thomalfa on 02/07/2020 - 12:40

    anyone compare this phone to p30 lite before? which better???

  • Gazpacho on 17/07/2020 - 12:01

    This or Oppo A52?

    • pyr0maniac on 18/07/2020 - 19:21

      For the A52:

      • NFC
      • Band 28
      • BT 5.0
      • Better audio quality
      • Has 5GHz Wifi AC
      • Significantly bigger battery
      • LiPo battery
      • Faster fast charging
      • Better quality screen
      • Newer version of Android
      • UFS storage is faster
      • USB-C
      • Newer

      For the Nova 3i:

      • More storage space
      • Fairly cheap when on sale
      • The processor is somewhat comparable in terms of performance (but I think the SD 665 is slightly better).
      • aptX

      There's probably other stuff I missed. I don't really know how the camera(s) compare. I would go the A52 when it's on sale.

      • Gazpacho on 18/07/2020 - 20:51

        Cheers mate that's super helpful! Have a good weekend

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