Although Samsung was largely expected to kick off the display hole trend, recent teasers have suggested that Huawei will beat its South Korean rival to market. And today, just days after Huawei’s first offering leaked, the Nova 4 has shown up again in a new set of images that provide a much clearer look.

At an event held in celebration of Chinese singer Jackson Yee’s 18th birthday, Huawei chose to show off its upcoming smartphone for a brief moment. Just as expected, the Nova 4 makes use of a small camera hole in the top-left corner of the display which subsequently removes the need for ...