Huawei Nova 3i

As we mentioned previously, the Nova 3i is in more ways than one, the same smartphone as the Nova 3. However, the handset brings some exciting features too, including a brand-new processor from the company's stables. But, before we dive into the differences, let us address the similarities between the two phones.To begin with,  the design of the two smartphones is more or less the same, and both the devices make use of an all-glass construction. Similar to the Nova 3, the Nova 3i is also available in an Iris Purple colourway which lends the smartphone an eye-catching design, to say the least. As a matter of fact, the Nova 3i is undoubtedly the most beautiful handset you can get your hands on in its price range. Moreover, the handset boasts a premium in-hand feel which rivals the likes of much more expensive offerings from Apple and Samsung. Suffice it to say, we couldn't stop gawking at the smartphone and are willing to bet that you wouldn't be able to either.Unfortunately, glass-back smartphones come with their fair share of compromises and the Nova 3i is no exception. The handset is audaciously slippery, both, in the hand and when it's kept flat on a surface. Moreover, the smartphone's back is a smudge magnet and you'll rarely ever manage to keep the Nova 3i in a pristine condition. Lastly, you'll have to handle the smartphone with extreme care too, or risk shattering the display or its glass back.Towards the back, you'll find a fingerprint sensor on the Nova 3i, which is rapid and extremely accurate. Much like its pricier sibling, the smartphone also gives you the option of unlocking it by means of facial recognition. That being said, the smartphone's facial recognition is a bit finicky especially when you're using it to unlock the phone in dimly-lit environments.We were immensely satisfied with the quality of the Nova 3's display and consequently, we have no complaints with the panel on the 3i either, as it uses the same 6.3-inch FHD+ IPS unit with a pixel density of 409ppi. Be it the viewing angles, the display's colour reproduction or the peak brightness levels, we spent hours glued to it to watch Netflix and YouTube.How often do you fix your hair, extended your arm and smile at your smartphone's front camera? Well, if it's a lot, then you might find the front camera of the Nova 3i somewhat disappointing. The handset comes equipped with dual 24MP and 2MP shooters on the front, which are capable of clicking some really good self-portraits. Unfortunately, during our testing, we noticed that most of the pictures we took with the device were overexposed. That said, if you manually control the exposure by tapping on the viewfinder, you can get some really pleasing results. Moreover, you can get away with good-looking selfies at night too, provided you use the smartphone's screen flash functionality, which lights up the display to cast light onto your face.