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Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 8 vs Huawei nova 9 vs Huawei nova 8 5G
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 9, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | nova 8 | nova 9 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 8.1 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.0 | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 7.0 | 5.6 | 7.6 |
| Connectivity | 5.3 | 6.7 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 4.8 | 5.6 | 4.8 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 9, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,300 mAh
- against 3,800 mAh · 3,800 mAh
- 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, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) · Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0 · Bluetooth 5.1
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz · 90 Hz
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | nova 8 | nova 9 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 3,800 mAh | 4,300 mAh Best value | 3,800 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W | 66 W | 66 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable |
| Battery Endurance | — | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — | — |
Design
| Specification | nova 8 | nova 9 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Green, Purple, Pink | Blue, Black, Green, Purple | Black, Blue, Green, White, Silver, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm Best value | 7.8 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.1 mm | 73.7 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Body Height | 160.1 mm | 160 mm | 160.1 mm |
| Weight | 169 g Best value | 175 g | 169 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.3 % | 89.9 % Best value | 89.3 % |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Glass Best value | Plastic | Aluminium Alloy, Glass Best value |
| Resistance Features | — | — | — |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.6 mm | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — | — |
Performance
| Specification | nova 8 | nova 9 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei Kirin 820E | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 985 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 6 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 (6-core) | Qualcomm Adreno 642L | Mali-G77 (8-core) |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.22 GHz | 2.4 GHz | 2.58 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 467,000 | 578,555 | 467,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — | — |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core (3x2.22 GHz Cortex-A76 and 3x1.84 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core CPU with four 2.4 GHz Kryo 670 cores and four 1.8 GHz Kryo 670 cores. | 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. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | No | No |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v10 | v9 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 8 | nova 9 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display | Under Display |
Display
| Specification | nova 8 | nova 9 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — | — |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED | OLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.57″ | 6.57″ | 6.57″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 392 ppi | 392 ppi | 392 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 300 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Always-On Display | HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Dual-Edge Display, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
| Integrated Projector | No | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 8 | nova 9 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | nova 8 | nova 9 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 Best value | 11 Best value | 10 |
| OS Update Support | — | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | No | No | — |
| Google Services | No | No | No |
| Web browser | — | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 8 | nova 9 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | 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 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 | 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 B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 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, 4G LTE B66 | 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value | 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 | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | nova 8 | nova 9 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
| Alert types | — | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | nova 8 | nova 9 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — | — |
| UPC | — | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — | — |
| MPN | — | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — | — |
Features
| Specification | nova 8 | nova 9 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — | — |
