The Huawei Nova 2 Plus, launched in June 2017, was designed as a stylish and performance-driven mid-range smartphone. With its 6.9 mm slim profile and 169 g lightweight build, it stood out as one of Huawei’s sleekest phones at the time. It targeted young professionals and multimedia enthusiasts by combining powerful hardware with an elegant aluminum frame.
Powered by the Kirin 659 chipset with 4 GB RAM and up to 128 GB storage, the Nova 2 Plus delivered solid performance for daily tasks, gaming, and media consumption. Its 5.5-inch Full HD display, 20 MP selfie camera, and dual rear cameras made it an attractive option for photography and social media content creation, while the 3340 mAh battery with 18W fast charging ensured all-day usage.
Huawei Nova 2 Plus Full Phone Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Category | Phone |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| Launch | Announced May 2017, Released June 2017 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Body / Build | 153.9 × 74.9 × 6.9 mm, 169 g, Glass front, Aluminum back & frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM / Dual Nano-SIM |
| Display | 5.5″ IPS LCD, 1080 × 1920 px, 16:9 ratio, ~401 ppi |
| OS | Android 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 5.1 |
| Chipset | Kirin 659 (16 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T830 MP2 |
| Memory | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, microSDXC (shared SIM slot), eMMC 5.1 |
| Main Camera | Dual: 12 MP (f/1.8, PDAF, 1.25µm) + 8 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama, Video: 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie Camera | 20 MP, f/2.0, wide, 1/2.8″ sensor, Video: 1080p |
| Sound | Loudspeaker: Yes, 3.5mm jack: Yes, 24-bit/192kHz audio |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 (aptX), GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | Li-Po 3340 mAh, non-removable, 18W fast charging |
| Colors | Aurora Blue, Grass Green, Streamer Gold, Obsidian Black, Rose Gold |
| Models | BAC-AL00, BAC-L03, BAC-L21, BAC-L23, BAC-TL00 |
| Price | ~300 EUR |
Design and Display
The phone’s 5.5-inch Full HD screen offered crisp visuals, enhanced by slim bezels and a modern aluminum build. Its 6.9 mm thickness made it feel premium and comfortable in the hand.
Performance and Camera
With the Kirin 659 SoC and 4 GB RAM, the Nova 2 Plus was optimized for multitasking. The dual 12 MP + 8 MP rear cameras provided versatility for both wide and detailed shots, while the 20 MP front camera was a highlight for selfie lovers.
Battery and Features
The 3340 mAh battery supported 18W fast charging, giving users extended screen time. Multimedia enthusiasts benefited from 24-bit audio output, ensuring rich sound for music and video.
