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Huawei nova 8 SE 4G#3346

Released: 2021, November 26

Huawei nova 8 SE 4G

Overall Score

41.8

Category Breakdown

Overall(#3346)41.8
Performance(#2515)77.6
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#2161)78.3
Battery(#3961)27.1
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#3105)56.9
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Huawei nova 8 SE 4G

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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
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, 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)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, Panorama, HDR
Front Camera16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity3800 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3800 mAh
Charging Details66W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions161.5 x 74.8 x 7.5 mm (6.36 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
Weight180 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, Blue, Aurora, Silver
Foldable✗
SARN/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo

Software & Security

Operating SystemHarmonyOS 2.0
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, compass