Huawei has now confirmed that it will introduce the Nova 3 smartphone on July 18 in China. Earlier this year, the Huawei P20 Lite smartphone was released as Nova 3e in Europe.
In terms of rumoured specifications, the device is expected to sport a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display and will be powered by either Kirin 659 or Kirin 710 along with 6GB RAM. It will be offered in two storage variants – 64GB or 128GB. It will most likely come equipped with a dual rear camera setup with 16MP + 24MP sensors and 24MP + 2MP front facing cameras as well. Running Android 8.1 Oreo, the device is expected to be backed up by a 3,650mAh battery and will most likely have Super Charge technology which charges the battery in 30 minutes. It will be available in Blue, Aqua, and Yellow color variants.
Huawei was recently granted a patent by The World Intellectual Property Organization for a wearable device storing a Bluetooth headset. The images used on the patent show a smartwatch, possibly revealing the brand's plans for a Huawei Watch 3. A smartwatch that houses earbuds would have its advantages: for starters, no more forgetting your headset, they'd always be waiting to take your calls or play music.
First spotted by LetsGoDigital, the patent doesn't suggest just one design but rather outlines multiple storage possibilities, including sliding them into cylinder compartments between the band and the watch face, on either side. This could work on a larger wrist, as it would likely result in a rather bulky case. The other option proposed is storing them on the underside of the wrist in a small container where a buckle would normally rest.
The earbuds could also be designed to be water-resistant, according to tech blog Engadget, which notes that there could a spring-release mechanism used to attach the buds. This could shed some light on what Huawei are planning for their Watch 3, however it could be that this innovative solution never makes it to market.
