1. Home
  2. Store
  3. HUAWEI
  4. Huawei nova 8i

Huawei nova 8i

Huawei nova 8i

Brand: HUAWEI
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.67" Inch
  • Camera: 64MP (1080p)
  • RAM: 6/8GB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 662
  • Battery: 4300mAh
  • Launch Date: 2021, July 22
  • Storage: 128GB storage, no card slot
  • OS: Android 10, EMUI 11, no Google Play Services
  • Body: 190g, 8.6mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
Speed HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced 2021, July 07
Status Available. Released 2021, July 22

Body

Dimensions 161.9 x 74.7 x 8.6 mm (6.37 x 2.94 x 0.34 in)
Weight 190 g (6.70 oz)
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type IPS LCD
Size 6.67 inches, 108.1 cm2 (~89.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2376 pixels (~391 ppi density)

Platform

OS Android 10, EMUI 11, no Google Play Services
Chipset Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU Adreno 610

Memory

Card slot No
Internal 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Primary Camera 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), PDAF
Second Camera 8 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 17mm (ultrawide)
Third Camera 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Fourth Camera 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Features LED flash, Panorama, HDR
Video 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Features HDR
Video 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC No
Radio NO
USB USB Type-C 2.0

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type Li-Po 4300 mAh
Charging 66W wired, 60% in 17 min, 100% in 38 min

Misc

Colors Moonlight Silver, Interstellar Blue, Starry Black
Models NEN-L22, NEN-LX1, NEN-LX3
Price About 200 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

6.1
  • Design 8 / 10
  • Display 6 / 10
  • Camera 7 / 10
  • Auto Focus 7 / 10
  • Image Quality 6 / 10
  • Performance 4 / 10
  • Features 5 / 10
  • Connectivity 5 / 10
  • Call Quality 7 / 10
  • Multimedia 6 / 10
  • Usability 5 / 10
  • Video Quality 4 / 10
  • Battery 9 / 10

PROS

  1. Extremely fast charging: Comes with 66W SuperCharge that fills the battery to 60% in about 17 minutes.
  2. Excellent display: Large 6.67-inch FHD+ LCD screen with very slim bezels and 94.7% screen-to-body ratio.
  3. Elegant design: Premium-looking, comfortable, and stylish curved back design.
  4. Generous RAM: Includes 8GB of RAM, providing smooth multitasking for daily tasks.
  5. Large storage capacity: Comes with 128GB of internal storage for apps, photos, and files.
  6. Good main camera: The 64MP primary sensor captures sharp, detailed images in daylight.
  7. Solid battery life: The 4300mAh battery consistently lasts a full day of mixed usage.
  8. Fast side-mounted fingerprint scanner: Conveniently located and very responsive sensor.
  9. Includes a 3.5mm headphone jack: Retains the traditional audio port, which is rare in newer phones.
  10. Good value for aesthetics: Offers premium, high-end looks at a lower mid-range price point.

CONS

  1. No Google Play Services: Lacks native Google apps and services, making app installation more complex.
  2. Underpowered chipset: Uses the aging Snapdragon 662, which is slower than its predecessor (nova 7i).
  3. 60Hz display refresh rate: Disappointing in a market where 90Hz or 120Hz is common at this price.
  4. No 5G support: Lacks future-proof connectivity and is limited to 4G LTE networks.
  5. Plastic build: While it looks like glass, the back panel is constructed from plastic.
  6. Fingerprint magnet: The glossy back panel easily attracts smudges and requires a case.
  7. Mediocre low-light camera: Night mode is available only on the main camera and often struggles with detail.
  8. No microSD card slot: Internal storage cannot be expanded, which may limit power users.
  9. Runs older software: Shipped with Android 10 (based on EMUI 11), which is outdated.
  10. Average speaker quality: Single, mono bottom-firing speaker is loud but not ideal for media consumption.

Reviews

  • Be the first to add a Review

    Please post a user review only if you have / had this product.

  • Rate this Product

  • 5
  • 6
  • 5
  • 8
  • 7
  • 5
  • 5
  • 6
  • 5
  • 6
  • 6
  • 6
  • 6
  • 6 / 10 based on your selection

Disclaimer Note

All specifications are provided as-is and may contain errors; we do our best to keep the information accurate but recommend re-verifying before purchase.

Search

Filter Products

BrandsView All

Show More Brands