Huawei nova 8 SE
#2532
Oppo Reno6 Z
#1956Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 8 SE
Oppo Reno6 Z
Performance
84.185.8
Camera
47.464.8
Display
80.477.8
Battery
27.129.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
72.782.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
48.253.1
Summary
- The Huawei nova 8 SE features a 6.53-inch OLED display with HDR10 support, while the Oppo Reno6 Z has a slightly smaller 6.4-inch AMOLED display with higher peak brightness but lacks HDR.
- Both devices utilize the Mediatek Dimensity 800U chipset, but the nova 8 SE offers a standard model with a Dimensity 720 option.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 64 MP main sensor, but the Reno6 Z provides a better selfie camera at 32 MP compared to the nova 8 SE's 16 MP.
- The Reno6 Z also has a larger 4310 mAh battery with 30W charging, whereas the nova 8 SE has a 3800 mAh battery with faster 66W charging.
- Software-wise, the nova 8 SE runs Android 10 with EMUI 10.1, while the Reno6 Z operates on Android 11 with ColorOS 12, offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE
Oppo Reno6 Z
General
Release Date
2020, November 06
2021, July 20
Announced
2020, November 06
2021, July 20
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.53"
6.4"
Type
OLED, HDR10
AMOLED, 430 nits (typ), 600 nits (HDM), 800 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 720 (7 nm) - standard modelMediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm) - premium model
Mediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - standard modelOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - premium model
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC3
Mali-G57 MC3
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 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)
64 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
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
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 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, 60% in 15 min, 100% in 35 min
30W wired5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
161.1 x 74.8 x 7.5 mm (6.34 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
160.2 x 73.4 x 7.9 mm (6.31 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
Weight
178 g
173 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Deep Blue, Blue, Silver
Black, Aurora
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
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, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services
Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, ColorOS 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass