Full Specifications
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 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| 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 |
Launch
| Announced | 2020, December 23. Released 2021, January 05 |
| Status | Discontinued |
Body
| Weight | 169 g (5.96 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Dimensions | 160.1 x 74.1 x 7.6 mm (6.30 x 2.92 x 0.30 in) |
Display
| 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) |
| Type | OLED, 1B colors, HDR10, 90Hz |
Hardware & Software
| 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 & Storage
| Card slot | No |
| Storage Type | UFS |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Quad | 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 17mm (ultrawide) 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens |
| Video | 4K, 1080p, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
Selfie Camera
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide) |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | 4K |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
Connectivity
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Radio | No |
| NFC | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Battery
| Charging | 66W wired, 60% in 15 min, 100% in 35 min 5W reverse wired |
| Type | Li-Po 3800 mAh |
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The Huawei nova 8 5G is a mid-range smartphone announced in December 2020 and released in January 2021. It features a 6.57-inch OLED display with HDR10 support and a 90Hz refresh rate, offering vibrant colors and smooth scrolling. Powered by the Kirin 985 5G chipset with an octa-core CPU and Mali-G77 GPU, it delivers solid performance for everyday tasks and gaming. The device comes with 8GB of RAM and options for 128GB or 256GB of internal storage (UFS), though it lacks a microSD card slot. The quad-camera setup includes a 64MP wide lens, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro, and an auxiliary lens, capable of recording 4K video with gyro-EIS. The 32MP front camera also supports 4K video. Connectivity includes 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, and USB Type-C 2.0. It has an under-display optical fingerprint sensor and other standard sensors. The 3800mAh battery supports 66W wired fast charging, reaching 60% in 15 minutes and full charge in 35 minutes, plus 5W reverse wired charging. It runs Android 10 with EMUI 11 but lacks Google Play Services. Available in Black, Blue, Green, and White colors, it has a slim design at 7.6mm thickness and weighs 169g.
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