Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
#3346
Oppo A94
#2246Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
Oppo A94
Performance
77.681.9
Camera
19.164.7
Display
78.378.0
Battery
27.129.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
56.957.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.850.5
Summary
- The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G features a 6.5-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, while the Oppo A94 has a slightly smaller 6.43-inch AMOLED display with the same resolution but higher peak brightness.
- In terms of performance, the nova 8 SE is powered by a Kirin 710A chipset, whereas the A94 utilizes the Mediatek Helio P95, which offers a more efficient architecture.
- The camera setup on the nova 8 SE includes a 64 MP main sensor, while the A94 has a 48 MP main sensor but supports 4K video recording, providing more versatility.
- The nova 8 SE has a 3800 mAh battery with 66W fast charging, compared to the A94's larger 4310 mAh battery with 30W charging.
- For software, the nova runs on HarmonyOS 2.0, while the A94 operates on Android 11 with ColorOS 11.1, offering different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
Oppo A94
General
Release Date
2021, November 26
2021, March 05
Announced
2021, November 26
2021, March 05
Description
N/A
Not to be confused with Oppo A94 5G
Display
Size
6.5"
6.43"
Type
OLED
AMOLED, 430 nits (typ), 800 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 710A (14 nm)
Mediatek MT6779V Helio P95 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G51 MP4
PowerVR GM9446
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
64 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)
48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, Panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
32 MP, f/2.4, 24mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3800 mAh
4310 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3800 mAh
Li-Po 4310 mAh
Charging Details
66W wired
30W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
161.5 x 74.8 x 7.5 mm (6.36 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
160.1 x 73.2 x 7.8 mm (6.30 x 2.88 x 0.31 in)
Weight
180 g
172 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Aurora, Silver
Fluid Black, Fantastic Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
HarmonyOS 2.0
Android 11, ColorOS 11.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass