Huawei Nova Plus — Full Specifications, Features & Price in Pakistan

The Huawei Nova Plus is a name from 2016 — launched at IFA Berlin in September 2016 and released in Pakistan that November at Rs. 40,999. It was Huawei's first 'Nova' series push: a mid-range phone with a premium-feeling metal body. Today it is discontinued, so this guide is written for the only realistic buyer left: someone considering a used unit. We cover the verified specifications, what the original price was, and the hard questions to ask before buying a nine-year-old phone second-hand.

Key Specifications at a Glance

Design and Build Quality

For 2016, the Nova Plus looked the part: a sand-blasted metal unibody with a curved back, CNC-cut edges and a slim 7.3mm profile at just 160g. The 2.5D curved glass on the front and the rear fingerprint sensor were flagship touches at a mid-range price. Nine years on, the design language is dated — big bezels top and bottom, no notch or punch-hole — but the metal build means surviving used units often feel sturdier than the plastic budget phones of today.

Display Features

The 5.5-inch IPS LCD delivers a full-HD 1080 x 1920 resolution (~401 ppi), which was genuinely sharp in 2016 and remains perfectly readable today. There is no high refresh rate, no OLED, and no always-on display — this is a basic 60Hz LCD. For calls, WhatsApp and YouTube it is fine; side-by-side with a modern AMOLED it looks washed out and dim.

Processor and Performance

The Snapdragon 625 (14nm, octa-core 2.0GHz) was famous for one thing: efficiency. In 2016 it sipped power while handling everyday tasks smoothly. In 2026 the honest assessment is different — 3GB of RAM and a nine-year-old mid-range chip mean modern apps load slowly, multitasking stutters, and some current apps simply refuse to install or update on Android 6. Judge it as a calls-and-WhatsApp device, not a smartphone by 2026 standards.

RAM and Storage

3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, expandable via microSD up to 256GB (at the cost of the second SIM slot). In 2016 this was comfortable; today 32GB fills up with a handful of apps and their caches. If you buy used, check how much free storage remains and whether the microSD slot works — it is the only way to keep the phone usable.

Camera Features

The 16MP rear camera with optical image stabilisation was the Nova Plus's headline feature — OIS on a mid-range phone was rare in 2016, and the Sony IMX298 sensor took genuinely good daylight photos for its class. The 8MP front camera covers selfies and video calls. By 2026 standards, though, expect slow shutter response, weak night performance, and video capped by old processing. As a backup camera for daylight snaps it still works; as a primary camera it does not compete with anything sold new today.

Battery and Charging

The 3,340mAh battery was a full-day cell in 2016, helped by the efficient Snapdragon 625. The critical warning for used buyers: battery health. A nine-year-old lithium battery has chemically aged regardless of use — expect noticeably reduced capacity, and check whether the phone has been opened for a battery replacement (which voids any claim of originality). Carry a power bank if you plan to use one daily.

Software and Updates

Here is the Nova Plus's one genuine advantage over every newer Huawei phone: it launched before the 2019 US restrictions, so it ships with full Google Play Services — Play Store, Gmail, Maps, YouTube, all working natively. The catch is Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with EMUI 4.1, which received its last meaningful update years ago. Many 2026 apps require newer Android versions, banking apps may refuse to run on unpatched software, and there are no security updates. Full Google apps, but on an obsolete, insecure platform.

Connectivity and Additional Features

4G LTE (Cat 7), dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS/GLONASS, FM radio, NFC and USB Type-C — which was forward-thinking in 2016 — plus a 3.5mm headphone jack. No 5G, and never will be. For a secondary phone the connectivity is adequate; as a main device the missing 5G and old Bluetooth are real limitations.

Variants, Colours and Availability

The Nova Plus sold in a single 3GB + 32GB configuration in Prestige Gold, Mystic Silver and Titanium Grey. There are no other variants to hunt for. When buying used, the things that actually differ between units are condition, battery health, whether the box and accessories are included, and PTA status — not the spec sheet.

Price in Pakistan and PTA Information

New units are discontinued — WhatMobile Pakistan lists the Nova Plus as 'Rs. Discontinued'. The original launch price was Rs. 40,999 in November 2016 — that launch figure is what most huawei nova plus price in pakistan searches still surface, but it is history, not a current price. Today it only trades on the used market, where prices depend entirely on condition, battery health and PTA status rather than any official figure. Zohaan Mobile Gallery's catalog reference (Rs. 5,499) is a store-listing reference only, not a verified market price — check the Nova Plus page or WhatsApp the store for what a used unit actually costs today, and read the used-mobile buying guide first.

PTA: PTA approval applies per device and IMEI, not per model. Before paying, send the phone's IMEI to 8484 and confirm "Compliant" status. How to check PTA approval.

Main Advantages and Limitations

Advantages:

• Full Google Play Services — rare among Huawei phones (pre-2019 model)
• Premium metal unibody build, slim 7.3mm / 160g
• 16MP camera with OIS — unusual at its 2016 price
• USB Type-C, NFC, FM radio and 3.5mm jack
• Efficient Snapdragon 625 sips battery
• Very cheap on the used market

Limitations:

• Discontinued — used units only, no warranty path
• Android 6.0.1: obsolete, no security updates, many modern apps unsupported
• 3GB/32GB is cramped by 2026 standards
• Nine-year-old battery will have degraded capacity
• No 5G; 4G-only hardware
• Dated design with large bezels; weak night camera by modern standards

Who Should Consider This Phone?

Good fit: buyers who need a cheap secondary phone for calls, SMS and WhatsApp; collectors of Huawei history; anyone who specifically wants a pre-ban Huawei with native Google apps for light use.

Look elsewhere if: you need a daily driver — banking apps, heavy social media, or a reliable camera. Any new budget phone under Rs. 35,000 in 2026 outperforms it in every practical way.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Huawei Nova Plus still available new in Pakistan?

No. It is discontinued — WhatMobile Pakistan lists it as 'Rs. Discontinued'. Only used units trade on the second-hand market.

What was the original price of the Nova Plus in Pakistan?

Rs. 40,999 at its November 2016 launch, per Huawei Pakistan's launch announcements.

Does the Nova Plus have Google Play Store?

Yes. It launched in 2016, before the 2019 US restrictions, so it includes full Google Play Services natively.

What are its key specifications?

Snapdragon 625, 3GB RAM + 32GB storage (microSD to 256GB), 5.5-inch FHD IPS display, 16MP OIS rear camera, 8MP front camera, and a 3,340mAh battery on Android 6.0.1 with EMUI 4.1.

Is it worth buying used in 2026?

Only as a basic secondary phone for calls and WhatsApp. Android 6 blocks many modern apps, and the aged battery is a risk — verify battery health, full functionality and PTA status before paying.

Does it support 4G?

Yes — 4G LTE (Cat 7). There is no 5G variant; the hardware cannot be upgraded to 5G.

Is a used unit PTA approved?

PTA status is per device, not per model. Verify the specific unit's IMEI by SMS to 8484 before buying.

Where can I check used availability?

Check the Nova Plus page or WhatsApp +92 305 8452080, and read the store's used-mobile buying guide before paying for any second-hand phone.

Final Verdict

The Nova Plus is a museum piece that still makes calls. Its metal build, OIS camera and full Google apps were genuinely good in 2016, and as a sub-Rs. 10,000 secondary phone it can still serve. But nobody should buy one expecting a 2026 smartphone: Android 6, 3GB RAM and a nine-year-old battery are hard limits. Buy it cheap, verify PTA, and keep expectations at 'backup phone'.

Call to Action

See the Huawei Nova Plus at Zohaan Mobile Gallery, browse the full mobile collection, or WhatsApp us at +92 305 8452080 for the confirmed current price, PTA verification, and warranty details. Or visit our Rahim Yar Khan store and check the phone in hand before you buy.