Overall Score
55.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#1756)55.3
Performance(#1213)87.5
Camera(#1195)66.3
Display(#644)92.9
Battery(#3439)28.1
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#771)83.6
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Huawei nova 8 Pro 5G
Short Review
- The Huawei nova 8 Pro 5G features a sleek design with dimensions of 163.3 x 74.1 x 7.9 mm and a weight of 184g, available in multiple colors.
- Its 6.72-inch OLED display supports HDR10 and a 120Hz refresh rate, providing vibrant visuals with a resolution of 1236 x 2676 pixels.
- Powered by the Kirin 985 5G chipset, it offers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and up to 256GB of storage paired with 8GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 64 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and dual 2 MP sensors for depth and macro photography, capable of recording in 4K.
- The 4000mAh battery supports 66W fast charging, ensuring quick power replenishment.
- Running on Android 10 with EMUI 11, it lacks Google Play Services but offers various connectivity options, including 5G, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.2.
- Special features include a dual SIM capability and NFC support.
- The device does not have a headphone jack or stereo speakers.
- Overall, the Huawei nova 8 Pro 5G combines a premium design with advanced display and performance features.
- It is a solid choice for users seeking a high-quality smartphone experience.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, December 23
Announced2020, December 23
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.72"
TypeOLED, 1B colors, HDR10, 120Hz
Resolution1236 x 2676 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~439 ppi density)
PPI1236
Refresh Rate120Hz
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, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 17mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording4K, 1080p, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4000 mAh
Charging Details66W wired, 60% in 15 min, 100% in 35 min5W reverse wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions163.3 x 74.1 x 7.9 mm (6.43 x 2.92 x 0.31 in)
Weight184 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, Blue, Green, White
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/a/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 10, EMUI 11, no Google Play Services
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass