Side-by-side technical data
Honor Play 20 Pro vs Huawei Nova 8 SE (High Edition)
Comparison between Honor Play 20 Pro and Huawei Nova 8 SE (High Edition): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor and Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Play 20 Pro | Nova 8 SE (High Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.4 | 7.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.8 | 4.8 |
| Camera | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.5 | 4.1 |
| Battery & charging | 3.6 | 4.2 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Play 20 Pro, if you care about…
- OS Version
- 11
- against 10
Huawei Nova 8 SE (High Edition), if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- against 22.5 W
- Cellular Technologies
- 5G
- against 4G, LTE
- Max. download speed
- 2,000 Mbps
- against 300 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Play 20 Pro | Nova 8 SE (High Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G80 | MediaTek Dimensity 800U |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 7 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G57 MP3 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 200,000 | 301,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 416 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,354 | — |
| CPU Description | 2x Cortex-A75 at 2.0 GHz plus 6x Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz | — |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | — |
Design
| Specification | Play 20 Pro | Nova 8 SE (High Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Purple | Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.5 mm | 7.46 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.8 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Body Height | 161.6 mm | 161.6 mm |
| Weight | 179 g | 178 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 81 % | — |
| Body Materials | Plastic | — |
Battery
| Specification | Play 20 Pro | Nova 8 SE (High Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,800 mAh | 3,800 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 22.5 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Play 20 Pro | Nova 8 SE (High Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.53″ | 6.53″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 399 ppi | 403 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | Touchscreen, HDR10 |
Sensors
| Specification | Play 20 Pro | Nova 8 SE (High Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Play 20 Pro | Nova 8 SE (High Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | Play 20 Pro | Nova 8 SE (High Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 Best value | 10 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Play 20 Pro | Nova 8 SE (High Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | — |
| Cellular Technologies | 4G, LTE | 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC | — |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 2,000 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | 210 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Play 20 Pro | Nova 8 SE (High Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC | A2DP |
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