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Huawei nova 8 SE vs Huawei nova 8 SE 4G

What nova 8 SE does better (4) and where nova 8 SE 4G wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Huawei nova 8 SE
Huawei · 2020nova 8 SE
6.6Score
4 advantages≈ $360
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Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
Huawei · 2021nova 8 SE 4G
6.0Score
0 advantages≈ $310
6.4Display6.2
7.2Camera6.9
4.2Battery4.2
5.0Features3.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

nova 8 SEnova 8 SE 4G
74.8 × 161.17.574.8 × 161.57.5
nova 8 SEnova 8 SE 4GDifference
Height161.1 mm161.5 mm−0.4 mm
Width74.8 mm74.8 mm=
Thickness7.5 mm7.5 mm=
Weight178 g180 g−2 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is nova 8 SE better than nova 8 SE 4G?

  1. 5GYes · nova 8 SE 4G: No
  2. Process7 nm vs 14 nm2×
  3. Max video4K vs 1080p
  4. CPU frequency2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz+20%

Why is nova 8 SE 4G better than nova 8 SE?

nova 8 SE 4G has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Huawei nova 8 SEHuawei nova 8 SE≈ $3606.6
Design
Weight178 g180 g
Thickness7.5 mm7.5 mm
Height161.1 mm161.5 mm
Width74.8 mm74.8 mm
ColoursBlack, Deep Blue, Blue, SilverBlack, Blue, Aurora, Silver
Display
Screen size6.5″6.5″
PanelOLEDOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px2,400 px
Pixel density403 ppi405 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Screen-to-body ratio85.4%84.4%
HDRYes—
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 720 - standard modelKirin 710A
Chip makerMediaTekKirin
Process7 nm14 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.4 GHz2 GHz
GPUMali-G57 MC3Mali-G51 MP4
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)128 GB128 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera64 MP64 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.9f/1.9
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video4K1080p
4K video frame rate30 fps—
Selfie camera16 MP16 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity3,800 mAh3,800 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging66 W66 W
Charged in 30 min120%—
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.1
NFCNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Fingerprint sensorUnder displayUnder display
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 10HarmonyOS 2.0
PlatformAndroidHarmonyOS
InterfaceEMUI 10.1—
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