Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 6 vs Huawei Nova 8 SE High
Comparison between Huawei nova 6 and Huawei Nova 8 SE High: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | nova 6 | Nova 8 SE High |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.8 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.8 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 7.5 | 5.6 |
| Connectivity | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Battery & charging | 4.4 | 4.8 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 6, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,100 mAh
- against 3,800 mAh
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- against Polycarbonate, Glass
Huawei Nova 8 SE High, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against IPS LCD
- Weight
- 178 g
- against 197 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- against 40 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 6 | Nova 8 SE High |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei Kirin 990 | MediaTek Dimensity 820 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G76 MP16 | Mali-G57 MC5 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.86 GHz Best value | 2.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 650,833 | 415,000 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-A76 and Cortex-A55 cores. | 4x Cortex-A76 at 2.6 GHz plus 4x Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | nova 6 | Nova 8 SE High |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Red, Purple | Black, White, Blue, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.7 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Body Height | 162.6 mm | 161.6 mm |
| Weight | 197 g | 178 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.7 % | 85 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Polycarbonate, Glass |
Battery
| Specification | nova 6 | Nova 8 SE High |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,100 mAh Best value | 3,800 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable Best value |
Display
| Specification | nova 6 | Nova 8 SE High |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | OLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.57″ Best value | 6.53″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 401 ppi | 409 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, HDR10, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 6 | Nova 8 SE High |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 6 | Nova 8 SE High |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | nova 6 | Nova 8 SE High |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | — |
| OS Family | Android | — |
| OS Version | 10 | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 6 | Nova 8 SE High |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B34, 3G UMTS B39, 3G UMTS B40, 3G UMTS B41, 3G UMTS B42, 3G UMTS B43, 3G UMTS B48, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 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 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 n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE, LDAC, SBC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Infrared | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| Max. download speed | 2,300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | nova 6 | Nova 8 SE High |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, EDR, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, LDAC, SBC |
Technical
| Specification | nova 6 | Nova 8 SE High |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | WLZ-AL10, WLZ-TL10 | — |
