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Huawei nova 8 SE Youth#2969

Released: 2021, July 28

Huawei nova 8 SE Youth

Overall Score

59.5

Category Breakdown

Overall(#2969)59.5
Performance(#2429)64.8
Camera(#2934)44.1
Display(#5051)70.5
Battery(#2963)52.5
Build(#7066)70.8

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Short Review

  • The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth features a sleek design with dimensions of 160.7 x 73.3 x 8.4 mm and a weight of 179g, available in Black and Silver.
  • Its 6.6-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, providing a sharp visual experience at approximately 399 ppi, though it lacks HDR support and has a standard 60Hz refresh rate.
  • Powered by the Kirin 710A chipset, it utilizes an octa-core CPU and Mali-G51 MP4 GPU, ensuring reliable performance with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
  • The camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor, complemented by 2 MP macro and depth sensors, capable of recording video at 1080p.
  • A 16 MP front camera supports selfies, but optical image stabilization is absent.
  • The 4000 mAh battery supports 40W fast charging, enhancing usability throughout the day.
  • Running on Android 10 with EMUI 10.1, it does not include Google Play Services.
  • Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, and USB Type-C, but it lacks 5G and NFC support.
  • The device also retains a headphone jack, catering to users who prefer wired audio.
  • Overall, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth combines a solid build with decent performance and camera capabilities.

Specifications

General

Release Date2021, July 28
Announced2021, July 28
DescriptionAlso known as Huawei nova 8 SE Vitality, Huawei nova 8 SE Active, Huawei Nova 8 SE Life

Display

Size6.6"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~399 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 Camera48 MP
Main Camera Details48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 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

Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4000 mAh
Charging Details40W wired, 60% in 15 min, 100% in 35 min
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Design

Dimensions160.7 x 73.3 x 8.4 mm (6.33 x 2.89 x 0.33 in)
Weight179 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, 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 SystemAndroid 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services
OS VersionAndroid 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services

Security

Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes