Huawei nova 8i – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Name: Huawei nova 8i
Brand: Huawei
Rating: 3.53 (76 reviews)

Added: 07.09.21 | Updated: 03.24.23

Model: nova 8i
Brand: Huawei
Rating: 3.53 out of 5 (76 votes)
Price: 260 EUR
Year of manufacture: 2021
Dimensions: 161.9 x 74.7 x 8.6 mm
Weight: 190 g
Chipset: Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm)
Built-in memory: 128GB 6GB RAM
Screen: IPS LCD 6.67 inches
Battery: 4300 mAh
Rear camera: Quad, 64MP
Front camera: Single, 16MP

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Common

Brand and model	Huawei nova 8i
Launch date	2021, July 07

Price

First price	260 EUR

Design

Height	6.37 in (161.9 mm)
Width	2.94 in ( 74.7 mm)
Depth	0.34 in ( 8.6 mm)
Weight	6.7 oz (190 grams)
Water resistant
Colors	Moonlight Silver, Interstellar Blue, Starry Black
Case	Buy a case from Amazon

Screen

Technology	IPS LCD
Size	6.67 in
Screen Area	108.1 cm²
Resolution	1080 x 2376 px
Points per inch	0 PPI
Color Depth	16M
Ratio (height:width)
Ratio (screen:body)	89.4%
Screen protector	Buy a screen protector from Amazon

Hardware

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

Internal Memory	128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Memory Card Slot	No

Software

Operating System (OS)	Android 10, EMUI 11, no Google Play Services
User Interface

Main 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, (macro) -2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Features	LED flash, Panorama, HDR
Video Recording	1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Features	HDR
Video Recording	1080p@30fps

Cellular

Bands	GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 -4G - 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
SIM Card	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A

Connectivity

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, GALILEO, BDS
NFC	No
USB	USB Type-C 2.0

Battery

Capacity	4300 mAh
Type	Li-Po, non-removable
Charging	-Fast charging 66W, 60% in 17 min, 100% in 38 min

Audio

Headphone Jack	Yes
Radio	No

Sensors

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

Other specifications

Others

Huawei nova 8i AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The Huawei nova 8i scores 201670 points in AnTuTu 9, powered by the Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm) chipset.

Antutu Score

Antutu 9 Score	201670 (Position 1009 out of 1347)

Antutu 9 Ranking
1003. Cubot KingKong Mini 3	205394
1004. Cubot King Kong Mini 3	205001
1005. Infinix Hot 12	205000
1006. Blackview N6000 SE	204407
1007. Tecno Spark 7 Pro	203073
1008. Huawei Enjoy 60	201780
1009. Huawei nova 8i	201670
1010. Nokia C300	201639
1011. Nokia G100	201619
1012. Blackview BV8900	201583
1013. Oppo Reno6 Lite	201431
1014. Nokia C210	201362
1015. Tecno Camon 19	201350

Geekbench Score

GeekBench 5 Single Core	322 (Position 1141 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	1328 (Position 1052 out of 1873)

GeekBench 5 Single Core Ranking
1135. Samsung Galaxy A31	326
1136. Cubot Note 50	325
1137. Samsung Galaxy M30s	325
1138. Huawei P Smart Z	325
1139. Infinix Hot 10	323
1140. Samsung Galaxy M31	323
1141. Huawei nova 8i	322
1142. Nokia C210	321
1143. Lenovo K12 Note	321
1144. vivo Y20T	321
1145. Honor 20 lite	321
1146. Blackview BV9800 Pro	320
1147. UMIDIGI F2	320

GeekBench 5 Multi Core Ranking
1046. Motorola Defy (2021)	1336
1047. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)	1336
1048. Realme 5	1331
1049. HTC Wildfire E2 Plus	1330
1050. Oppo F9 Pro	1329
1051. Honor V8	1329
1052. Huawei nova 8i	1328
1053. Nokia C210	1326
1054. Realme Narzo 50i Prime	1326
1055. vivo Y20T	1326
1056. Honor 9X	1326
1057. Oppo F9	1326
1058. Umidigi Power 7 Max	1325

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

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Review of Huawei nova 8i

In the summer of 2021, Huawei unveiled an interesting addition to its family of smartphones. It's called the Nova 8i and comes just after the Nova 8 premiered. Right here we should say that the Huawei Nova 8i is not a stripped down version of its predecessor. It is a completely new product and has something to catch the attention of modern consumers. It will impress you with a beautiful body design, quad main camera, excellent music capabilities and a back that leaves almost no fingerprint marks. Also of note is the lightning-fast battery recharge, which will appeal to anyone with a dynamic daily routine.
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Huawei nova 8i Release Date

The Huawei nova 8i was officially announced and released on July 07, 2021. It is available in Moonlight Silver, Interstellar Blue, Starry Black.

Huawei nova 8i Price

The Huawei nova 8i starts at 260 EUR. Here are the prices for all storage versions:

Version	Price
128GB 6GB RAM	260 EUR
128GB 8GB RAM	260 EUR

A 256GB version of the Huawei nova 8i is not officially available — 128GB is the maximum storage option.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Huawei nova 8i cost?

The price of the Huawei nova 8i varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 260 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Huawei nova 8i come out?

The Huawei nova 8i was released on July 07, 2021.

What is the size and weight of Huawei nova 8i ?

The Huawei nova 8i has dimensions of Height: 161.9 mm Width: 74.7 mm Thickness: 8.6 mm and weighs approximately 190 grams.

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

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.67 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1080 x 2376 px at a pixel density of 0 ppi.

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

Device comes with chipset Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm) with processor Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver). Huawei nova 8i is available with internal memory of 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM.

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

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, (macro) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) and features like LED flash, Panorama, HDR

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

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide) and features like HDR

What colors does the Huawei nova 8i come in?

The Huawei nova 8i is available in the following colors: Moonlight Silver, Interstellar Blue, Starry Black.

What is the AnTuTu score of the Huawei nova 8i?

The Huawei nova 8i scores 201670 points in AnTuTu 9.