Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 8 5G vs Huawei P40 4G
Comparison between Huawei nova 8 5G and Huawei P40 4G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei P40 4G, ahead on Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | nova 8 5G | P40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 6.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.3 | 5.8 |
| Camera | 7.6 | 8.5 |
| Connectivity | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Battery & charging | 4.8 | 4.7 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 8 5G, if you care about…
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Weight
- 169 g
- against 175 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- against 22.5 W
Huawei P40 4G, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.0
- against UFS 2.1
- Display Pixel Density
- 422 ppi
- against 392 ppi
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 8 5G | P40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 985 | Huawei Kirin 990 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G77 (8-core) | Mali-G76 MP16 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.58 GHz | 2.86 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 467,000 | 649,400 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1 Cortex-A76 core at 2.58 GHz, 3 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.40 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.84 GHz. | Octa-core (2x2.86 GHz Cortex-A76, 2x2.09 GHz Cortex-A76, and 4x1.86 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 | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | nova 8 5G | P40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green, White, Silver, Purple | Silver, Blue, Black, White, Rose Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 74.1 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Body Height | 160.1 mm | 148.9 mm |
| Weight | 169 g Best value | 175 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.3 % Best value | 86.3 % |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Glass | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP53 |
Battery
| Specification | nova 8 5G | P40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,800 mAh | 3,800 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W Best value | 22.5 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable Best value | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | — | 22.5 W |
Display
| Specification | nova 8 5G | P40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.57″ Best value | 6.1″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 392 ppi | 422 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz Best value | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | HDR, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass 6, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 8 5G | P40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 8 5G | P40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, 3D face recognition, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | nova 8 5G | P40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 8 5G | P40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, 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, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n83, 5G NR n84 | 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 B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value |
| 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, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Infrared |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Best value |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,250 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nova 8 5G | P40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | nova 8 5G | P40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | ANG-AN00 | ANA-AL00 |
