Side-by-side technical data
Realme 8 Pro vs Huawei nova 8 Pro 5G
Comparison between Realme 8 Pro and Huawei nova 8 Pro 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Realme and Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 8 Pro 5G, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | 8 Pro | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.1 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.4 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 6.9 | 5.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 7.1 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Realme 8 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Weight
- 176 g
- against 184 g
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
Huawei nova 8 Pro 5G, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 467,000
- against 327,458
- Wi-Fi Standards
- 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)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 60 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 8 Pro | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 985 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 7 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | Mali-G77 (8-core) |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.58 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 327,458 | 467,000 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.3 GHz performance cores and 6 lower-clocked efficiency cores. | 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 | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | 8 Pro | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Black, Yellow, Grey | Black, Blue, Green, White, Purple, Coral, Aurora |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.9 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Body Height | 160.6 mm | 163.3 mm |
| Weight | 176 g Best value | 184 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.3 % | 91.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Splash Resistant | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 8 Pro | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 50 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging Best value |
Display
| Specification | 8 Pro | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.4″ | 6.72″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,236 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,676 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 411 ppi | 439 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | 300 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Gorilla Glass 3, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant | OLED, HDR10, 120Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | 8 Pro | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 8 Pro | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 8 Pro | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 10 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | 8 Pro | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 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, HSPA, UMTS, 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) 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 |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, FM Radio | 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 | 1.1 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.53 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.91 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.107 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 800 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | 8 Pro | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker, Two Microphones, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 8 Pro | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX3081 | BRQ-AN00, BRQ-AL00 |
