Overall Score
65.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#1233)65.3
Performance(#1069)70.8
Camera(#1235)48.7
Display(#980)84.5
Battery(#2958)52.5
Build(#7024)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei nova 8 5G
Short Review
- The Huawei nova 8 5G features a sleek design with dimensions of 160.1 x 74.1 x 7.6 mm and a weight of 169g, available in multiple colors.
- Its 6.57-inch OLED display supports HDR10 and a 90Hz refresh rate, providing vibrant visuals with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- Powered by the Kirin 985 5G chipset, it offers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and Mali-G77 GPU, complemented by 8GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 64 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and additional depth and macro sensors, capable of recording 4K video.
- The 32 MP front camera ensures high-quality selfies.
- The battery capacity is 3800mAh, supporting 66W fast charging but lacking wireless charging.
- Running on Android 10 with EMUI 11, it does not include Google Play Services.
- Connectivity options include 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, and NFC.
- The absence of a headphone jack and stereo speakers may be noted by some users.
- Overall, the Huawei nova 8 5G combines modern design with solid performance and camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, December 23
Announced2020, December 23
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.57"
TypeOLED, 1B colors, HDR10, 90Hz
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate90Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetKirin 985 5G (7 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.58 GHz Cortex-A76 & 3x2.40 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.84 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G77 (8-core)
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera64 MP
Main Camera Details64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 17mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera32 MP
Front Camera Details32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
Video Recording4K, 1080p, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video4K
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3800 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3800 mAh
Charging Details66W wired, 60% in 15 min, 100% in 35 min5W reverse wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions160.1 x 74.1 x 7.6 mm (6.30 x 2.92 x 0.30 in)
Weight169 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Blue, Green, White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 10, EMUI 11, no Google Play Services
OS VersionAndroid 10, EMUI 11, no Google Play Services
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo