Side-by-side technical data
Honor V40 Lite vs Huawei nova 8
Comparison between Honor V40 Lite and Huawei nova 8: 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 | V40 Lite | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.5 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.6 | 5.0 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 7.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 5.3 |
| Battery & charging | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Which one is for you?
Honor V40 Lite, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
Huawei nova 8, if you care about…
- OS Version
- 11
- against 10
- Microphone Count
- 2
- against 1
- Audio Features
- A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Loudspeaker
- against A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | V40 Lite | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 800U | Huawei Kirin 820E |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC3 | Mali-G57 (6-core) |
| Storage Type | UFS | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.22 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 467,000 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | Hexa-core (3x2.22 GHz Cortex-A76 and 3x1.84 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | — | v9 |
Design
| Specification | V40 Lite | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green | Black, Silver, Green, Purple, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm | 7.6 mm |
| Body Width | 74.1 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Body Height | 160.1 mm | 160.1 mm |
| Weight | 169 g | 169 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.3 % | 89.3 % |
| Body Materials | — | Aluminium Alloy, Glass |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 7.6 mm |
Battery
| Specification | V40 Lite | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,800 mAh | 3,800 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W | 66 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 5 W | 5 W |
Display
| Specification | V40 Lite | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.57″ | 6.57″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 392 ppi | 392 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | HDR10, Touchscreen, One Billion Colors | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | V40 Lite | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | V40 Lite | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | V40 Lite | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 11 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | V40 Lite | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1800, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B9, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B6, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B9, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | V40 Lite | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 2 Best value |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Loudspeaker Best value |
Technical
| Specification | V40 Lite | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | ALA-AN70 | ANG-L02B, ANG-L21B, ANG-L22B, ANG-LX1, ANG-LX2 |
