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Huawei nova 8 SE

Huawei nova 8 SE

Brand: HUAWEI
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.53" Inch
  • Camera: 64MP (2160p)
  • RAM: 8GB RAM
  • Processor: Dimensity 720
  • Battery: 3800mAh
  • Launch Date: 2020, November 11
  • Storage: 128GB storage, no card slot
  • OS: Android 10, EMUI 10.1
  • Body: 178g, 7.5mm thickness

Specs

Network

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

Launch

Announced 2020, November 06
Status Available. Released 2020, November 11

Body

Dimensions 161.1 x 74.8 x 7.5 mm (6.34 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
Weight 178 g (6.28 oz)
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type OLED, HDR10
Size 6.53 inches, 102.9 cm2 (~85.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)

Platform

OS Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 720 (7 nm) - standard model Mediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm) - premium model
CPU Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - standard model Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - premium model
GPU Mali-G57 MC3

Memory

Card slot No
Internal 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 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

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

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, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFC No
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

Misc

Colors Black, Deep Blue, Blue, Silver
Models JSC-AN00
Price About 330 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

7.1
  • Design 8 / 10
  • Display 8 / 10
  • Camera 7 / 10
  • Auto Focus 7 / 10
  • Image Quality 7 / 10
  • Performance 7 / 10
  • Features 7 / 10
  • Connectivity 8 / 10
  • Call Quality 8 / 10
  • Multimedia 7 / 10
  • Usability 6 / 10
  • Video Quality 7 / 10
  • Battery 5 / 10

PROS

  1. Extremely fast 66W wired charging can charge the phone from 0 to 100% in roughly 35 minutes.
  2. High-quality 6.53-inch OLED display panel with vibrant colors and deep blacks.
  3. Supports HDR10 for better contrast in supported video content.
  4. Lightweight and thin design at just 7.46mm thickness and 178g weight.
  5. Capable 64MP quad-camera setup offers versatile photography options.
  6. 5G connectivity provides fast download speeds (High Edition).
  7. Reliable in-display fingerprint sensor for fast biometric unlocking.
  8. Good multitasking performance with 8GB of RAM.
  9. Includes a 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio.
  10. Solid, premium design with a flat-frame aesthetic similar to modern flagships.

CONS

  1. Small 3800 mAh battery capacity is lower than most competitors in the price range.
  2. No Google Mobile Services (GMS) means no native Google apps, requiring Huawei AppGallery.
  3. MediaTek Dimensity 720/800U chipset is relatively weak compared to modern mid-range chips.
  4. No high refresh rate display (stuck at 60Hz) which is common at this price point.
  5. No wireless charging capability.
  6. No official IP rating for dust or water resistance.
  7. 8MP ultra-wide camera produces average results compared to the main sensor.
  8. No MicroSD card slot for expanding the 128GB internal storage.
  9. Runs on older Android 10-based EMUI 10.1 out of the box (initial release).
  10. The 2MP macro and depth sensors are low-resolution and mainly for filler

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