If you are into photography, with a budget of just Kshs 39,999 and shopping for a smartphone, then the HUAWEI nova 9 SE, is the package you are looking for.
Preorder is on for the handset that is equipped with a 108MP quad-camera system, setting a new standard for smartphones that are targeting at youthful consumers. If you preorder this photographing gem, Huawei gifts you Huawei Free Band 4.
Unlike most mid-range mainstream smartphones that are equipped with 64MP camera sensors, the HUAWEI nova 9 SE packs a 108MP High-Res Camera, which when integrated with Huawei’s imaging technology, enables the smartphone to deliver clear shots in High-Res mode, even when they are zoomed in three times.
We have our hands on the smartphone and photography tops the key selling point for this handset.
Apart from the 108MP quad-camera, which comprises a 108MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 2MP Bokeh lens, and a 2MP macro lens, the HUAWEI nova 9 SE supports Continuous Front/Rear Recording. From our experience, this feature enabled us to seamlessly film and save the footage as a single file.
Our advice is if you are a social media content creator, you record short videos or vlogs, the HUAWEI nova 9 SE streamlines your video production process by saving you the time and additional equipment for complex editing. In addition, you can record your videos in 4k.
You can record a zoomed shot and an ultra-wide angle shot simultaneously. In addition, it allows you to switch between front and back camera.
Another unique feature that enables the HUAWEI nova 9 SE tower the competition is that its camera supports close pictures. It’s focus distance is as close as 4 centimeters.
Inside the HUAWEI nova 9 SE package
Sorry we got into the details of the camera, when we ought to have started by telling you, what you get when you buy the HUAWEI nova 9 SE, which packs an 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM.
Of course you get the HUAWEI nova 9 SE handset. In addition, Huawei offers you the clear protective cover, a simcard pin and the charger.
Notably absent is the earphone. Why? “It is now becoming an industry norm for smartphone makers to exclude some accessories such as earphones so that we enable our customers to enjoy top range accessories like the Huawei FreeBuds that are optimized to deliver the best quality of audio and other features to match such a smartphone,” explained, Derrick Alenga, Training Manager, Huawei Mobile Kenya.
In addition to the handset, clear protective cover, simcard pin and charger, if you preorder the HUAWEI nova 9 SE at retail stores across the country including the Huawei Experience stores between 29th April 2022 and 6th May 2022, you get Huawei Free Band 4 series.
Fast charging
With the HUAWEI nova 9 SE, you experience fast charging powered by the 66W HUAWEI SuperCharge. In less than 40 minutes, we managed to fully charge the smartphone.
“HUAWEI nova 9 SE adopts an industry leading charging solution comprising a combination of the brand-new low-voltage double charging pump and triple-terminal battery charging. This enables you to charge the HUAWEI nova 9 SE’s battery from zero up by 60% in just 15 minutes or fully charge the handset from zero to 100% in just 36 minutes,” said Alenga.
He adds that battery has been designed to offer a 10% higher capacity and a 5% longer cycle life compared to its previous generation.
The handset is equipped with a 4000mAh battery which according to Alenga, supports a full day use of the phone.
Other features
As has been the case with Huawei devices in recent years, HUAWEI nova 9 SE is not preinstalled with among other applications, Android operating system, Google services, play store and YouTube.
“Instead we have developed alternatives that will enable you to enjoy such services on Huawei developed applications. First of all, the phone runs on EMUI 12 operating systems. The other Huawei developed apps are the Huawei AppGallery, Petal Search, Petal Maps as well as local apps for e-commerce and banking services.
“EMUI 12 revolutionizes the fragmented user experience with a more unified UI that brings users closer and devices together, sharing data and capabilities at once,” says Alenga.
The handset weighs 191 grams, and is as ultra slim as 7.94 millimeters in width.
When you preorder or go to buy the HUAWEI nova 9 SE, you’ll have the option of choosing from three colors; Midnight Black, Crystal Blue and Pearl White.
