Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Huawei nova 3i original?
Copies of the nova 3i look right and even say nova 3i in Settings. The hardware inside doesn't lie. Check it on the phone itself in 20 seconds, before you pay.
- 6 things a copy gets wrong
- 20 s on the phone itself
- New model here
Real nova 3i vs a copy
| A real nova 3i | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓INE-LX | ✕A different code, or "NOVA 3I" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-G51 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓4 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓1080 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓8 or newer | ✕An older Android with a newer skin |
| Storage | ✓What Settings shows matches what fits | ✕A made-up size: 512 GB on a phone that holds 16 |
The nova 3i's figures come from its launch specs and are confirmed as genuine ones are checked here.
Check one in 20 seconds
- Open the site on the phone you're buying. Type ogphonechecker.com into its browser, or scan our code with its camera.
- Tap "Check this phone". Keep the screen on while it reads the hardware.
- Read the verdict. Original, or exactly what doesn't match a real nova 3i. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every nova 3i checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 8 and up
A nova 3i showing Android older than 8 isn't what it says.
nova 3i or P30 lite?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| nova 3i | P30 lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | INE-LX | MAR-LX |
| Graphics chip | Mali-G51 | Mali-G51 |
| RAM | 4 GB+ | 4 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 8 | Android 9 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the nova 3i?
A real Huawei nova 3i reports INE-LX. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the nova 3i have?
At least 4 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the nova 3i run?
It came with Android 8. A version older than 8 means a different phone.
How do I know if my nova 3i is original?
Open ogphonechecker.com on the phone itself and tap Check this phone. In about 20 seconds it compares the model code, graphics chip, RAM and screen with a real nova 3i, for free.