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Huawei nova 8

Huawei nova 8

Brand: HUAWEI
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.57" Inch
  • Camera: 64MP (2160p)
  • RAM: 8GB RAM
  • Processor: Kirin 820E
  • Battery: 3800mAh
  • Launch Date: 2021, August 05
  • Storage: 128GB/256GB storage, no card slot
  • OS: Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services
  • Body: 169g, 7.6mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1800 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - ANG-L22B, ANG-L02B
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - ANG-L21B
Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced 2021, August 05
Status Available. Released 2021, August 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 + 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 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services
Chipset Kirin 820E (7 nm)
CPU Hexa-core (3x2.22 GHz Cortex-A76 & 3x1.84 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 (6-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 5.0, 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 Powder Pink
Models ANG-L02B, ANG-L21B, ANG-L22B, ANG-LX1, ANG-LX2
Price About 420 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

7.2
  • Design 9 / 10
  • Display 9 / 10
  • Camera 8 / 10
  • Auto Focus 7 / 10
  • Image Quality 8 / 10
  • Performance 7 / 10
  • Features 6 / 10
  • Connectivity 7 / 10
  • Call Quality 8 / 10
  • Multimedia 7 / 10
  • Usability 6 / 10
  • Video Quality 7 / 10
  • Battery 5 / 10

PROS

  1. Stunning 6.57-inch curved OLED display provides a premium, bezel-less viewing experience.
  2. Smooth 90Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate offer responsive scrolling and gaming.
  3. Extremely thin (7.64mm) and lightweight (169g) design feels excellent in hand.
  4. 66W Huawei SuperCharge technology provides rapid charging, from 0% to 60% in just 15 minutes.
  5. 64MP main camera captures high-quality, detailed photos in daylight.
  6. Excellent 32MP selfie camera performs well for vloggers and social media sharing.
  7. Kirin 820E 7nm chipset delivers capable performance for everyday tasks and gaming.
  8. High-quality, eye-catching design with a unique "Blush Gold" gradient finish.
  9. Comes with 8GB RAM and generous 128GB/256GB storage options.
  10. Solid, reliable battery life for moderate users despite the smaller capacity.

CONS

  1. Absence of Google Mobile Services (GMS), meaning no native Google apps or Play Store.
  2. Small 3800 mAh battery capacity is lower than competitors in this price range.
  3. Lack of 5G connectivity in some regional models, unlike its predecessor.
  4. Underwhelming mono speaker, lack of stereo sound for media consumption.
  5. No 3.5mm headphone jack.
  6. Rear camera performance in low-light/night conditions can be grainy and soft.
  7. No water or dust resistance (IP rating) protection.
  8. Slippery design necessitates using a protective case.
  9. No support for microSD cards to expand storage.
  10. The rear panel is highly prone to collecting fingerprints and smudges.

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