Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 8 vs Huawei nova Flip S
Comparison between Huawei nova 8 and Huawei nova Flip S: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Huawei nova Flip S is the more complete choice: it leads the Huawei nova 8 in performance, connectivity, and battery, while its foldable LTPO OLED screen offers more room. The nova 8 is lighter and thinner, though, and its main camera has higher resolution.
The nova 8 weighs 169 g and is 7.6 mm thick; the Flip S weighs 199 g and measures 15.1 mm when folded. Unfolded, it is 6.9 mm thick. Its 6.94″, 120 Hz, 421 ppi display is larger and sharper than the nova 8’s 6.57″, 90 Hz, 392 ppi screen. The nova 8’s main camera is 64 MP, versus 50 MP.
The Flip S pairs 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage with a 4400 mAh battery; the nova 8 has 8 GB, 256 GB, and 3800 mAh. Both support 66 W charging, but only the Flip S offers wireless charging. It also adds Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, compared with Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0 on the nova 8. Their overall scores are 7.0 and 5.9, respectively.
Huawei nova 8
The Huawei nova 8 is the better buy for anyone who wants a lighter, thinner phone with a 64 MP main camera.
Huawei nova Flip S
The Huawei nova Flip S is the better buy for anyone seeking a large foldable screen, more RAM, and wireless charging.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova Flip S, ahead on Performance & hardware, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | nova 8 | nova Flip S |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 7.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.0 | 7.7 |
| Camera | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.3 | 7.1 |
| Battery & charging | 4.8 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 8, if you care about…
- Weight
- 169 g
- against 199 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.6 mm
- against 15.1 mm
Huawei nova Flip S, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,400 mAh
- against 3,800 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against OLED
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 8 | nova Flip S |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei Kirin 820E | Huawei Kirin 8030 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 (6-core) | Maleoon 920 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.22 GHz | 2.29 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 467,000 | — |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core (3x2.22 GHz Cortex-A76 and 3x1.84 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core CPU: 1x2.29 GHz + 3x2.05 GHz + 4x1.3 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR5 Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | — |
Design
| Specification | nova 8 | nova Flip S |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Green, Purple, Pink | Black, White, Blue, Pink, Grey, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm Best value | 15.1 mm |
| Body Width | 74.1 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 160.1 mm | 169.8 mm |
| Weight | 169 g Best value | 199 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.3 % Best value | 87 % |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Glass | Aluminium Alloy, Glass, TPU |
| Resistance Features | — | IP58 |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.6 mm | 6.9 mm Best value |
Battery
| Specification | nova 8 | nova Flip S |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,800 mAh | 4,400 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W | 66 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | nova 8 | nova Flip S |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 2,500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.57″ | 6.94″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,136 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,690 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 392 ppi | 421 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Always-On Display | LTPO, HDR, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, 3840Hz PWM |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 8 | nova Flip S |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 8 | nova Flip S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | nova 8 | nova Flip S |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | HarmonyOS 5 |
| OS Family | Android | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 11 | 5 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 8 | nova Flip S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 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 B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, 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, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 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 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, L2HC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | nova 8 | nova Flip S |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC |
Technical
| Specification | nova 8 | nova Flip S |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | ANG-L02B, ANG-L21B, ANG-L22B, ANG-LX1, ANG-LX2 | PSD-AL80 |
