I got the Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G smartphone in Crush Green in the mail. Apart from the usual earphones, USB Type-C cable, power brick, and sim ejector pin, the unit also come with a TPU flexible phone case to keep the device fingerprint-free. 

The built-in screen protector was also a nice touch since we don't have the liberty to visit a mall to have one installed right away. I appreciate how it's well-intact in the device and can stay there for a while as compared to other screen protectors that budge after a few times of using the phone. 

The first thing that I noticed on this smartphone is the gorgeous monogrammed version of the nova logo at its back. It complements the stunning metallic green finish of the phone's 3D glass surface. Since I'm right-handed, my thumb lands exactly where the side-mounted power button is. I find the integration of the fingerprint scanner with the power button an amazing idea because it made the phone unlocking experience extra seamless. The volume button is also located on the same side, making the thumb do all the work needed – whether it's unlocking the phone or adjusting the audio.

Aiming to achieve that bezel-less display, the Nova 7 SE features a punch-hole selfie camera for that unobstructed viewing experience. Also, props to Huawei for making the quad-camera at the back slightly embossed so that my pointer finger has a feel if it's already close to touching the camera's surface.

During the daytime, the quad-camera located at the back of the phone easily captures the details of the subject. I'm elated by the fact that Huawei renders the colors of the images closer to the actual subject as compared to before where the photos seem to appear warmer than they should be.

The camera magic reveals when taking shots at a low light setup. Whether the AI camera is enabled or not, the phone makes sure to retain as much detail from its subject. I was really surprised by how it was able to keep as much detail in the photo with little to no noise. 

Similar to the quad-camera, the selfie camera also exceeds my expectation. May it be well-lit or a lowlight setup, it's capable of accentuating the image with extra exposure, all thanks to its 16 MP specification. The portrait mode can be a hit or miss but the results are wonderful if you get the setup right.

I also appreciate the fact that the beauty feature is capable of enhancing selfies without making it look over-filtered. As you can see in the image below, it managed to get rid of most of my hyperpigmentation in a snap. I'm soooo impressed!

This phone is for you if you're not heavy users of social media apps or if you are willing to go down the Huawei rabbit hole. For sure I fall on the latter because I heard lots of great things about their laptops and tablets.

I would've loved to try the 5G connectivity of this phone, but I'm currently residing in the province which is why there's no chance for me to test it out. Here's to hoping that the 5G mobile services will rollout faster so that I can give it a try using this device soon as well! 

The Huawei Nova 7 SE is currently sold for P17,819 at Huawei's Flagship Store in LazMall. To know more about this handset, you may visit their website here.