Huawei nova 8 SE
#2532
ZTE nubia Focus 2
#1819Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 8 SE
ZTE nubia Focus 2
Performance
84.190.1
Camera
47.438.1
Display
80.484.3
Battery
27.133.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
72.767.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
48.254.5
Summary
- The Huawei nova 8 SE features a 6.53-inch OLED display with HDR10 support and a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, while the ZTE nubia Focus 2 has a larger 6.7-inch IPS LCD with a 720 x 1600 pixel resolution and a higher refresh rate of 120Hz.
- In terms of performance, the nova 8 SE is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 720 or 800U chipset, whereas the Focus 2 utilizes a Unisoc T760 chipset, both with 8GB of RAM but differing in storage options.
- The nova 8 SE's camera system includes a 64 MP main sensor, while the Focus 2 boasts a 108 MP main sensor, both capable of 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity is another distinction, with the nova 8 SE at 3800 mAh and 66W fast charging, compared to the Focus 2's 5000 mAh battery and 22.5W charging.
- Finally, the nova 8 SE runs on Android 10 with EMUI 10.1, lacking Google Play Services, while the Focus 2 operates on Android 15, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE
ZTE nubia Focus 2
General
Release Date
2020, November 06
2025, March 03
Announced
2020, November 06
2025, March 03
Description
N/A
Preliminary specifications
Display
Size
6.53"
6.7"
Type
OLED, HDR10
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1000 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 720 (7 nm) - standard modelMediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm) - premium model
Unisoc T760 (6 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 (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC3
Mali-G57
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
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)
108 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.67", PDAFother unspecified cameras
Main Camera Features
LED flash, Panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
16 MP, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3800 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3800 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
66W wired, 60% in 15 min, 100% in 35 min
22.5W 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)
8 mm thickness
Weight
178 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Deep Blue, Blue, Silver
Aurora White, Cerulean Blue, Obsidian Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-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
Yes
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Unspecified
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services
Android 15
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint; unspecified sensors