Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 7i vs Huawei nova 8
Comparison between Huawei nova 7i and Huawei nova 8: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 8, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | nova 7i | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.8 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.3 | 5.0 |
| Camera | 5.1 | 7.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.3 |
| Battery & charging | 4.5 | 4.8 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 7i, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,200 mAh
- against 3,800 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
Huawei nova 8, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 467,000
- against 371,756
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 7i | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Huawei Kirin 820E |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MP6 | Mali-G57 (6-core) |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.27 GHz Best value | 2.22 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 371,756 | 467,000 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.27 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.88 GHz. | Hexa-core (3x2.22 GHz Cortex-A76 and 3x1.84 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | nova 7i | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green, Pink | Black, Silver, Green, Purple, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8.7 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.3 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Body Height | 159.2 mm | 160.1 mm |
| Weight | 183 g | 169 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.5 % | 89.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Aluminium Alloy, Glass Best value |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.7 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
Battery
| Specification | nova 7i | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,200 mAh Best value | 3,800 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging Best value |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 5 W |
Display
| Specification | nova 7i | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | OLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.4″ | 6.57″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,310 px | 2,340 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 398 ppi Best value | 392 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 7i | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 7i | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | nova 7i | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 11 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 7i | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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 B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 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, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| 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 Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | 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, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 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 |
| Max. download speed | 400 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 75 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | nova 7i | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Loudspeaker Best value |
Technical
| Specification | nova 7i | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | JNY-L22B, JNY-L21A, JNY-L01A, JNY-L21B, JNY-L22A, JNY-L02A, JNY-LX2 | ANG-L02B, ANG-L21B, ANG-L22B, ANG-LX1, ANG-LX2 |
