Overall Score
61.7Category Breakdown
Overall(#2138)61.7
Performance(#2110)64.8
Camera(#1890)45.7
Display(#1191)79.5
Battery(#2917)52.5
Build(#3505)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
Short Review
- The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G features a sleek design with dimensions of 161.5 x 74.8 x 7.5 mm and a weight of 180g, available in multiple colors including Black, Blue, Aurora, and Silver.
- Its 6.5-inch OLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 405 ppi, though it operates at a standard refresh rate of 60Hz.
- Powered by the Kirin 710A chipset, the phone delivers adequate performance with an octa-core CPU and 8GB of RAM, suitable for everyday tasks.
- The camera system includes a 64 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide, and two 2 MP sensors for macro and depth, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while a 16 MP front camera handles selfies.
- The battery capacity is 3800mAh, supporting fast charging at 66W, but lacks wireless charging.
- Running on HarmonyOS 2.0, the software experience is tailored to Huawei's ecosystem, though it does not support 5G connectivity.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, and USB Type-C 2.0.
- Notably, the device does not feature a headphone jack or stereo speakers.
- The build quality is solid, but it lacks water resistance.
- Overall, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G combines a stylish design with competent performance and a versatile camera setup.
Specifications
General
Release Date2021, November 26
Announced2021, November 26
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.5"
TypeOLED
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetKirin 710A (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G51 MP4
Memory128GB 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, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera16 MP
Front Camera Details16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3800 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3800 mAh
Charging Details66W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions161.5 x 74.8 x 7.5 mm (6.36 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
Weight180 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Blue, Aurora, Silver
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
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, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating SystemHarmonyOS 2.0
OS VersionHarmonyOS 2.0
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo