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Huawei
8 GB / 256 GB / China · Launched January 2021
Overview
NeoScore
6.1
#1653 of 6247
- Design & display
- 8.0
- Performance & hardware
- 5.5
- Camera
- 5.2
- Connectivity
- 7.1
- Battery & charging
- 5.1
Strengths
- Its 120 Hz, 439 ppi display is among the best of its time for refresh rate and pixel density.
- Its 8 GB of RAM and 467,000 AnTuTu v9 points put the hardware ahead of most phones launched around the same time.
- Its 64 MP resolution is higher than that of most main cameras on phones from its time.
Weak points
- The 4000 mAh battery has less capacity than most phones launched around the same time.
- Display
- 6.72″AMOLED1,236 × 2,676 px120 Hz
- Design
- 184 g74.1 mm163.3 mm7.9 mm
- Performance
- Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 985Octa-Core8 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB
- AnTuTu
- 467,000Better than 89% of phones
- Battery
- 4,000 mAh66 W
- Cameras
- 64 Mpx · f/1.88 Mpx · f/2.42 Mpx · f/2.42 Mpx · f/2.4
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 10
Editorial report
Huawei nova 8 Pro 5G 8 GB / 256 GB / China technical sheet
The Huawei nova 8 Pro 5G suits people who want a smooth display and broad connectivity; its trade-off is a battery with less capacity than most phones launched around the same time. The 6.72-inch AMOLED display pairs a 120 Hz refresh rate with 439 ppi, placing both specifications among the best of its time. Screen-to-body ratio is 91.7%, and the glass is curved.
This version has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage; the phone is also sold with 8 GB / 256 GB. Its 8 GB of RAM and 467,000 AnTuTu v9 points put the hardware ahead of most phones from its time. The 64 MP resolution is higher than that of most main cameras of the period, while the camera overall is typical. The 4000 mAh battery has less capacity than most, but 66 W charging power is among the highest of its time. Reverse charging is also supported.
Connectivity is among the best of its time, with 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, and dual SIM. The phone runs Android 10 and does not include Google Services, an important limitation for anyone who relies on them. Its overall NeoScore is 6.0. This is a better fit for people who prioritize display, charging, and connectivity than for those who need Google Services or want more battery capacity.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
6.06
/10
Prices in United States
Selected variant
8 GB / 256 GB / China
Design & display
8.0
- Display Technology AMOLED
- 8.7
- Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
- 9.0
- Display Pixel Density 439 ppi
- 9.1
- Display Features OLED, HDR10, 120Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless
- 3.0
- Weight 184 g
- 7.6
- Usable Surface 91.7 %
- 9.9
- Body Thickness 7.9 mm
- 8.2
Performance & hardware
5.5
- AnTuTu Score 467,000
- 2.7
- RAM Capacity 8 GB
- 7.1
- Processor Process Size 7 nm
- 6.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
- 7.5
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.58 GHz
- 6.4
- RAM Type LPDDR4X
- 5.0
Camera
5.2
- Aperture f/1.8
- 8.0
- Optical Image Stabilization No
- 2.0
- Resolution 64 Mpx
- 8.0
- Camera Features LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, Digital Zoom, Quadruple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Contrast-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse
- 0.0
Connectivity
7.1
- Connectivity Features NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
- 3.0
- Cellular Bands 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 B8, 4G LTE B9, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n83, 5G NR n84
- 10.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- 7.5
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2
- 7.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
- 10.0
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- 7.5
Battery & charging
5.1
- Battery Capacity 4,000 mAh
- 5.9
- Fast Charge Power 66 W
- 7.9
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging
- 4.3
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- Design & display
- 8.03
- Performance & hardware
- 5.49
- Camera
- 5.17
- Connectivity
- 7.05
- Battery & charging
- 5.08
- NeoScore rank
- #1653 / 6247
Huawei
Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 985
- Processor Process Size
- 7 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Mali-G77 (8-core)
- Storage Type
- UFS
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2.58 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 467,000
- CPU Description
- Octa-core CPU with 1x Cortex-A76 at 2.58 GHz, 3x Cortex-A76 at 2.40 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.84 GHz.
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- Expandable Storage
- No
- AnTuTu version
- v9
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, Blue, Green, White, Purple, Coral, Aurora
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- Body Width
- 74.1 mm
- Body Height
- 163.3 mm
- Weight
- 184 g
- Usable Surface
- 91.7 %
- Body Materials
- Plastic
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Polymer
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 19.5:9
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- Display Diagonal
- 6.72″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,236 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,676 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 439 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 300 Hz
- Display Features
- OLED, HDR10, 120Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Under Display
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor
Software
- Operating System
- Android 10
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 10
- Direct OS Updates
- No
- Google Services
- No
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- Cellular Bands
- 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 B8, 4G LTE B9, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n83, 5G NR n84
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, EDR
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
- Connectivity Features
- NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
- USB Version
- USB 2.0
Audio
- Microphone Count
- 2
- Audio Features
- A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker
Technical
- Model numbers
- BRQ-AN00, BRQ-AL00
nova 8 Pro 5G
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear Main Camera
- Resolution
- 64 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Video Recording
- 4K video recording, 1080p video recording, 720p at 960 fps, Gyro-EIS, 2160p at 30 fps
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 960 fps
- Aperture
- f/1.8
Sensor
- Resolution
- 64 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Video
- Video Recording
- 4K video recording, 1080p video recording, 720p at 960 fps, Gyro-EIS, 2160p at 30 fps
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 960 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- No
Flash
- Flash Type
- LED
- Flash LED Count
- 1 LED
Features
- Camera Features
- LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, Digital Zoom, Quadruple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Contrast-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse
Rear Ultrawide Camera
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Rear Macro Camera
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Rear Depth Camera
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Front Main Camera
- Resolution
- 16 Mpx
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
- Aperture
- f/2
- Camera Features
- HDR, Dual-Lens Front Camera
Sensor
- Resolution
- 16 Mpx
Video
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2
Features
- Camera Features
- HDR, Dual-Lens Front Camera
Product gallery
16Variant details
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Markets
- China
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Market codes
- China
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