Huawei nova 8: specs, release date, camera, screen, size, reviews

Added 08.13.21 | Updated 03.24.23

Key Features of the Huawei nova 8

  • Model: nova 8
  • Brand: Huawei
  • Rating: 4.17 out of 5 (18 votes)
  • Release Date:  August 05, 2021
  • Price: 420 EUR
  • Processor: Hexa-core (3x2.22 GHz Cortex-A76 & 3x1.84 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • Storage and memory: 128GB 8GB RAM
  • Screen: OLED 6.57 inc
  • Main Camera:  Quad, 64MP
  • Selfie Camera:  Single, 32MP

Table of contents

Huawei nova 8 Detailed Specifications in Table

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

Huawei nova 8 Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Huawei nova 8

Launch date

05 August 2021

Huawei nova 8 PricePrice

First price

420 EUR

Huawei nova 8 dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

6.3 inc (160.1 mm)

Width

2.92 inc ( 74.1 mm)

Depth

0.3 inc ( 7.6 mm)

Weight

5.96 oz (169 grams)

Water resistant

Colors

Powder Pink

Huawei nova 8 screenScreen

Technology OLED
Size

6.57 inc

Screen Area

106.0 cm2

Resolution

1080 x 2340 px

Points per inch

392 PPI

Color Depth

1B

Ratio (height:width)

19.5:9

Ratio (screen:body)

89.3%

Additional Features

-HDR10
-90Hz
-Wide color gamut

Huawei nova 8 ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Kirin 820E (7nm)

Processor CPU

- Hexa-core (3x2.22 GHz Cortex-A76 & 3x1.84 GHz Cortex-A55)

Graphics processor GPU

- Mali-G57 (6-core)

Huawei nova 8 Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

No

Huawei nova 8 SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services

User Interface

Huawei nova 8 main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Quad

Specs

-64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), PDAF
-8 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 17mm (ultrawide)
-2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
-2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)

Features

LED flash, panorama, HDR

Video Recording 4K, 1080p, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS

Huawei nova 8 selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)

Features

HDR

Video Recording 4K

Huawei nova 8 Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
-3G - HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
-4G - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - ANG-L22B - SIM 1 & SIM 2
SIM Card Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G

Huawei nova 8 wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC Yes
USB USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go

Huawei nova 8 Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

3800 mAh

Type

Li-Po, non-removable

Charging

-Fast charging 66W, 60% in 15 min, 100% in 35 min
-Reverse charging 5W

Huawei nova 8 sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack No
Radio No

Sensors

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

Other specifications

Others

Performance Benchmark

Huawei nova 8 antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 9 Score467649 (Position 448 out of 1346)

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Huawei nova 8 geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 5 Single Core844 (Position 353 out of 1887)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core2697 (Position 402 out of 1876)

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Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Huawei. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Huawei nova 8 cost?

The price of the Huawei nova 8 varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 420 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Huawei nova 8 come out?

Huawei nova 8 mobile was launched on August 05, 2021 in these colors: Powder Pink.

What is the size and weight of Huawei nova 8 ?

The Huawei nova 8 has dimensions of Height: 160.1 mm Width: 74.1 mm Thickness: 7.6 mm and weighs approximately 169 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Huawei nova 8?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.57 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1080 x 2340 px at a pixel density of 392 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Huawei nova 8 have?

Device comes with chipset Kirin 820E (7nm) with processor Hexa-core (3x2.22 GHz Cortex-A76 & 3x1.84 GHz Cortex-A55). Huawei nova 8 is available with internal memory of 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Huawei nova 8?

The device have a Quad rear camera setup with specs of 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 17mm (ultrawide) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) and features like LED flash, panorama, HDR

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Huawei nova 8?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide) and features like HDR