Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 8 vs vivo V21 5G
Comparison between Huawei nova 8 and vivo V21 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | nova 8 | V21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Camera | 7.0 | 6.9 |
| Connectivity | 5.3 | 6.1 |
| Battery & charging | 4.8 | 4.1 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 8, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 467,000
- against 365,055
- Weight
- 169 g
- against 176 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- against 33 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
vivo V21 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,800 mAh
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against UFS 2.1
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 8 | V21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei Kirin 820E | MediaTek Dimensity 800U |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 (6-core) | Mali-G57 MC3 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.22 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 467,000 Best value | 365,055 |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core (3x2.22 GHz Cortex-A76 and 3x1.84 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz |
| 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 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | nova 8 | V21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Green, Purple, Pink | Blue, White, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm | 7.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.1 mm | 73.9 mm |
| Body Height | 160.1 mm | 159.7 mm |
| Weight | 169 g Best value | 176 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.3 % Best value | 84.8 % |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Glass Best value | Plastic, Glass |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.6 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | nova 8 | V21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,800 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W Best value | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | nova 8 | V21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.57″ Best value | 6.44″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 392 ppi | 409 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 6,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Always-On Display | HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Touchscreen, Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3 |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 8 | V21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 8 | V21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | nova 8 | V21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 8 | V21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, 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/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, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 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 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.05 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.87 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 210 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nova 8 | V21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | nova 8 | V21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | ANG-L02B, ANG-L21B, ANG-L22B, ANG-LX1, ANG-LX2 | V2050 |
