On February 9, Huawei launched the latest model "Huawei Nova Lite 2" in the "NOVA" series.It is a SIM -free model for MVNO (cheap SIM business), and is handled by 14 companies, including Rakuten Mobile, NTT Comstore by Goosimseller (OCN Mobile ONE), IIJmio, Mineo, and Biglobe Mobile.
Speaking of the "NOVA" series, au just released a model called "Huawei nova 2" on January 26.With a 12 -megapixel and 8 million pixel dual camera and a 20 -megapixel front camera, the actual selling price is 16,200 yen (when joining the "upgrade program EX" with "au Pitat Plan").We are attracting attention.
NoVa 2 and Nova Lite 2 have similar model names, but their specifications are quite different.Nevertheless, it has a dual camera and has a common cospa.
Huawei Nova Lite 2 is equipped with a 18: 9 vertical display, which can be said to be a recent trend.The back has a 13 -megapixel + 2 -megapixel dual camera and a fingerprint sensor.CPU is up to 2.With a 36GHz octa core, the RAM is 3GB, and the specifications can be called "middle range".However, the expected actual selling price is around 28,000 yen.Moreover, depending on the MVNO, you can buy it even cheaper with SIM and set.It goes without saying that running costs are low because they can be used with cheap SIMs.
A comfortable feeling of use that does not seem to be in the 20,000 yen range
I used such HUAWEI Nova Lite 2 as soon as possible.Approximately 5 displays.65 inches, resolution is 2160 x 1080 dots.Although it is a large screen, the left and right bezels are thin and easy to fit in your hand.The USB connection port on the bottom of the main unit is not Type-C, but the previous micro-B shape.On the right is an earphone jack.
Equipped with a SIM slot on the left.As for SIM -free smartphones, the number of models corresponding to DSDS (dual SIM dual standby), which can be accepted at the same time by inserting two SIMs, is increasing, but unfortunately Huawei Nova Lite 2 is not compatible.Two SIMs can be inserted, but one is for GSM (2G overseas), so it cannot be used in Japan.That doesn't mean it's useless.You can extend the storage by inserting a microSD (up to 256GB) instead of the second SIM.
The 20,000 yen range in the SIM -free smartphone is generally the price of the entry model.You are worried about the reaction of the touch panel and the level of the startup speed of the app, right?But when I tried using it for about a week, I don't seem to worry about it.I am currently using Huawei Mate 10 Pro, which I am now, so I can't say "crispy" or "comfortable" about the operability of Nova Lite 2, but "This price, at this price.If you can operate so smoothly, it is a frank impression.It doesn't seem to feel inconvenient for everyday use.
With a built -in 3000mAh large -capacity battery, unless you watch videos or get enthusiastic about the game, you will not have to worry about the battery remaining on the full charge.
The satisfaction of the camera is "price or more"
You're also worried about the image quality of the dual camera, right?I took various pictures.You can take it neatly.It is an impression that the color is relatively strong, such as the blue of the sky and the greenery of the trees.
Speaking of Huawei, the performance of the camera, including the Huawei P10 / Mate 10 Pro, which collaborated with Leica, has a reputation for the performance of the camera.The upper model has a function that allows you to change the color mode as you choose a film, but it is not attached to Nova Lite 2.There is no "monochrome" mode where you can take artistic photos.However, the dual lens measures the depth of subject and blures the background with digital processing.Recently, smartphones of other manufacturers have similar functions, but Huawei is also a pioneer and is natural.The technology has been firmly inherited by the 20,000 yen range of Nova Lite 2.
The front camera for selfie has 8 million pixels.Although it is a standard specification as an Android smartphone, Huawei Nova Lite 2 has the advantage of "portrait mode".Literally, it is a mode for taking pictures of a person (that is, yourself), but there are two features.One is to blur the background beautifully even though it is a single lens.The other is "Beauty effect" that can set 10 steps.Because you can make natural skin correction that is not too much, it seems to be useful not only for women but also for "self -portrait uncles" which are increasing recently.
When taking a selfie, it is possible to use the fingerprint sensor on the back as a shutter.In addition, it also has a function to start a 3 second self -timer when you hold your hand over the camera.
Enriched useful functions that are thankful for those who need it
OS is Android 8.In 0, a user interface called Huawei's unique "EMUI" is adopted.It is a screen configuration like "Android and iPhone" that allows all icons to be displayed on the home screen and widgets can be placed.
There are also convenient functions that are easy on users and that they are attentive.For example, a screenshot can be taken by tracing the screen with three fingers.You can also turn on the screen with a double tap from the screen off, and turn off the screen with a double tap.It also has a function that can easily change letters and images to an easy -to -see display, and a function to reduce blue light, which is the cause of eye fatigue.In addition, it is also announced that future updates will add a face authentication function.
Until now, the entry -class SIM -free smartphone has many models that are "cheap but convenient," but Huawei Nova Lite 2 is "cheap, but quite high performance and easy to use."It may be a terminal that belongs to a new category that cannot be separated in specifications and price range.It will give a big impact on this SIM free smartphone market this spring!
