HUAWEI Nova 11

HUAWEI Nova 11
Security Grade B Calculator v	HUAWEI Nova 11 Brand: HUAWEI (Parent: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.) Category: Smartphone • Model / Gen: 11th Generation Nova Series Nova 11 Release Date: 2023-04-17 • Status: In sale Classification Date: • Official Website

Security Evaluation

1. Device Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Known hardware tampering	Rare	🔗 Proof	HUAWEI devices are designed with secure, tightly integrated hardware, making tampering rare and difficult.
Known vulnerabilities	Rare	(search for “Huawei Nova series vulnerabilities”) 🔗 Proof	Huawei occasionally issues patches for security vulnerabilities, but known risks are rare.
Prior attacks	None	(check for device-specific attacks) 🔗 Proof	No significant attacks specifically targeting the Nova 11 model.
Updatability	Very common	🔗 Proof	Huawei frequently releases OTA updates to improve performance and address security issues.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

2. System Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Authentication with other systems	Partial	🔗 Proof	The Nova 11 integrates within the HUAWEI ecosystem but lacks Google Mobile Services.
Communications	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	🔗 Proof	Data communication, including calls and messaging, is encrypted to ensure data privacy.
Storage	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	🔗 Proof	Data on internal storage is protected with encryption.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

3. User Authentication

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Account management	Full	🔗 Proof	Managed through a HUAWEI ID account for app control, data sync, and cloud backup.
Authentication	Secure	🔗 Proof	Supports fingerprint, facial recognition, and PIN/password for security.
Brute-force protection	Basic	🔗 Proof	Basic brute-force protection; the device locks after repeated failed attempts.
Event logging	Access event logged	🔗 Proof	Logs significant access events, viewable within device settings.
Passwords	Require change after setup with complexity requirements	🔗 Proof	The system prompts users to set a secure password at setup, with complexity requirements.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

Technical Specifications

Property	Details
Operating System & App	HarmonyOS 3.0 (Companion App: HUAWEI Health, HUAWEI AppGallery)
Hardware (CPU / GPU)	CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G • GPU: Adreno 642L
Memory & Storage	Memory: 8 GB RAM • Storage: 256 GB / 512 GB (non-expandable)
Power, Battery & Charging	Battery: 4500 mAh, non-removable • Power: Supports 66W fast charging • Charging: USB Type-C, HUAWEI SuperCharge
Display & Camera	Display: 6.7 inches, OLED, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate • Camera: Rear: 50 MP main, 8 MP ultra-wide; Front: 60 MP ultra-wide
Sound & Connectivity	Sound: Stereo speakers • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, USB Type-C, NFC
Physical (Dimensions & Mass)	Dimensions: 161.3 x 75 x 6.9 mm • Mass: 168 g