Huawei nova 8 SE
#1463
Oppo Reno6 Z
#1355Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 8 SE
Oppo Reno6 Z
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
48.748.7
Display
79.579.5
Battery
52.555.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
64.364.7
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
64 MP
Main Camera Details
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)
Front Camera
16 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
32 MP, f/2.4, 24mm (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Deep Blue, Blue, Silver
Black, Aurora
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services
Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, ColorOS 12
OS Version
Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services
Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, ColorOS 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes