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Smartphone · Huawei Test · 2023
The Huawei nova 11i 128GB is Huawei Test's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.8 inches, 112.0 cm2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. Available in the UAE from AED 799.
The Huawei nova 11i 128GB excels with its 5000mAh battery delivering all-day use and 40W wired charging that hits 60% in 30 minutes, a rare speed at this price. Its 90Hz IPS LCD screen and 1080 x 2388 resolution offer smooth visuals and sharp text, ideal for scrolling and media. The 48MP main sensor with PDAF captures usable daylight shots, outperforming many rivals under ₹10,000. Ideal buyers are those needing long battery life and fast charging without 5G, such as students or office workers in areas with weak LTE coverage. Its weakness is the dated octa-core chipset—four Cortex-A73 cores at 2.4GHz struggle with sustained gaming or multitasking, causing noticeable throttling. In UAE at AED 799, it’s competitive because no other phone under AED 850 offers 40W charging and a 5000mAh battery. In India, where pricing is unavailable, it’s not recommended due to lack of Google services and EMUI 13’s limited app ecosystem, making daily use frustrating for most.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 40W wired, 60% in 30 min |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Dual | 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 20, 28, 66, 26, 38, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 164.6 x 75.6 x 8.6 mm (6.48 x 2.98 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | 193 g (6.81 oz) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 112.0 cm2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2388 pixels (~385 ppi density) |
| Card slot | Unspecified |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass |
| Colors | Starry Black, Mint Green |
| Models | MAO-LX9, MAO-LX9N |
| Price | About 140 EUR |
| Announced | 2023, May 01 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, May 11 |
| OS | EMUI 13 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 610 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Nova 11i.
It is not recommended for purchase in 2026 due to limited software updates and declining app compatibility from Huawei's ecosystem restrictions. While the device remains functional for basic tasks, newer budget phones offer better long-term value and support.
The Huawei nova 11i 128GB is priced at AED 799 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The Huawei nova 11i 128GB is not officially available for sale in India, so there is no official price. It may be found through third-party importers at varying rates.
The camera delivers decent daytime photos with good color accuracy and detail for its price range. It handles portrait mode well but struggles in low-light conditions with noticeable noise.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including social media, browsing, and occasional video streaming. Heavy usage may require a midday charge.
Ready to buy the Nova 11i?
From AED 799 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
