Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 8 vs vivo V23 5G
Comparison between Huawei nova 8 and vivo V23 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 | V23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 7.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.0 | 5.7 |
| Camera | 7.0 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.3 | 7.1 |
| Battery & charging | 4.8 | 4.6 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 8, if you care about…
- Weight
- 169 g
- against 179 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- against 44 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
vivo V23 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,200 mAh
- against 3,800 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 8 | V23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei Kirin 820E | MediaTek Dimensity 920 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 (6-core) | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.22 GHz | 2.5 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 467,000 | 476,058 Best value |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core (3x2.22 GHz Cortex-A76 and 3x1.84 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.5 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 | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | nova 8 | V23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Green, Purple, Pink | Gold, Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.1 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Body Height | 160.1 mm | 157.2 mm |
| Weight | 169 g Best value | 179 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.3 % Best value | 88 % |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Glass | Glass, Metal |
| Resistance Features | — | IP65 |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.6 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | nova 8 | V23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 3,800 mAh | 4,200 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W Best value | 44 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,600 |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | nova 8 | V23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | AMOLED Best value |
| 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 | 360 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Always-On Display | HDR10+, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 8 | V23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 8 | V23 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, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | nova 8 | V23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 5 years |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 8 | V23 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 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 B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 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 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, aptX HD |
| 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 | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.08 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.72 W/kg |
Audio
| Specification | nova 8 | V23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | nova 8 | V23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | ANG-L02B, ANG-L21B, ANG-L22B, ANG-LX1, ANG-LX2 | V2130, V2303 |
