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Realme Q3 Pro Carnival vs Huawei nova 8 5G
Comparison between Realme Q3 Pro Carnival and Huawei nova 8 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Realme and Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Q3 Pro Carnival | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.1 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.7 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 6.2 | 7.6 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 4.8 |
Which one is for you?
Realme Q3 Pro Carnival, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 3,800 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.1
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against OLED
Huawei nova 8 5G, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- against 50 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable
- against Fast Charging
- Body Thickness
- 7.6 mm
- against 7.9 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Q3 Pro Carnival | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 985 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 620 | Mali-G77 (8-core) |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 Best value | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz Best value | 2.58 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 467,000 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Kryo 475 Prime, Gold, and Silver cores. | Octa-core CPU with 1 Cortex-A76 core at 2.58 GHz, 3 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.40 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.84 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | — | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Q3 Pro Carnival | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Aurora | Black, Blue, Green, White, Silver, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | — | 74.1 mm |
| Body Height | — | 160.1 mm |
| Weight | 174 g | 169 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | — | 89.3 % |
| Body Materials | — | Aluminium Alloy, Glass |
Battery
| Specification | Q3 Pro Carnival | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh Best value | 3,800 mAh |
| Battery Type | — | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 50 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable Best value |
Display
| Specification | Q3 Pro Carnival | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 600 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.43″ | 6.57″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi Best value | 392 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | AMOLED, 120Hz | HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Q3 Pro Carnival | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Q3 Pro Carnival | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Q3 Pro Carnival | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 Best value | 10 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Q3 Pro Carnival | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | 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 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified | 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 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B9, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n83, 5G NR n84 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | Q3 Pro Carnival | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Q3 Pro Carnival | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX3142 | ANG-AN00 |
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