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Huawei nova 8 5G

Huawei nova 8 5G

Brand: HUAWEI
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.57" Inch
  • Camera: 64MP (2160p)
  • RAM: 8GB RAM
  • Processor: Kirin 985 5G
  • Battery: 3800mAh
  • Launch Date: 2021, January 05
  • Storage: 128GB/256GB storage, no card slot
  • OS: Android 10, EMUI 11, no Google Play Services
  • Body: 169g, 7.6mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
CDMA 800
3G bands HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 18, 19, 26, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands 1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 80, 83, 84 SA/NSA
Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced 2020, December 23
Status Available. Released 2021, January 05

Body

Dimensions 160.1 x 74.1 x 7.6 mm (6.30 x 2.92 x 0.30 in)
Weight 169 g (5.96 oz)
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type OLED, 1B colors, HDR10, 90Hz
Size 6.57 inches, 106.0 cm2 (~89.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)

Platform

OS Android 10, EMUI 11, no Google Play Services
Chipset Kirin 985 5G (7 nm)
CPU Octa-core (1x2.58 GHz Cortex-A76 & 3x2.40 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.84 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G77 (8-core)

Memory

Card slot No
Internal 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
UFS

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, (depth)
Fourth Camera 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Features LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video 4K, 1080p, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
Features HDR
Video 4K

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack No

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type Li-Po 3800 mAh
Charging 66W wired, 60% in 15 min, 100% in 35 min
5W reverse wired

Misc

Colors Black, Blue, Green, White
Models ANG-AN00
Price About 410 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

7.6
  • Design 9 / 10
  • Display 9 / 10
  • Camera 8 / 10
  • Auto Focus 7 / 10
  • Image Quality 8 / 10
  • Performance 8 / 10
  • Features 7 / 10
  • Connectivity 8 / 10
  • Call Quality 8 / 10
  • Multimedia 7 / 10
  • Usability 6 / 10
  • Video Quality 8 / 10
  • Battery 6 / 10

PROS

  1. Stunning 6.57-inch curved OLED display offers excellent contrast and deep blacks.
  2. Smooth 90Hz refresh rate ensures a fluid visual experience.
  3. Incredibly fast 66W SuperCharge technology charges from 0% to 60% in 15 minutes.
  4. Flagship-grade, ultra-slim (7.64mm) and lightweight (169g) design.
  5. Capable 64MP quad-rear camera setup performs well in daylight conditions.
  6. High-quality 32MP front-facing camera is ideal for vlogging and sharp selfies.
  7. Kirin 985 5G chipset provides solid, efficient performance for gaming and apps.
  8. Includes 10-bit color depth for better color representation and accuracy.
  9. Fast and reliable under-display optical fingerprint sensor.
  10. The 66W charger is included in the box in most markets.

CONS

  1. No Google Mobile Services (GMS) pre-installed, relying on Huawei AppGallery.
  2. Small 3800mAh battery capacity may not last a full day for heavy users.
  3. Lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack, requiring USB-C audio.
  4. No expandable memory card slot (microSD).
  5. Mono speaker is underwhelming compared to competitors with stereo sound.
  6. No official IP rating for water or dust resistance.
  7. Kirin 820E/985 chips are powerful but aging compared to modern alternatives.
  8. Rear camera performance suffers in low-light scenarios.
  9. Curved screen, while stylish, can make it prone to accidental touches.
  10. No wireless charging support

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