Huawei

Huawei nova 8

Release 2021, Aug 160.1  x  74.1  x  7.6 mm Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services
Huawei nova 8

RM 1,199.00

Source last updated 13 Jun 2023 — likely outdated, confirm before buying.

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Kirin 820E (7nm)Chipset 8GB RAM, 128GB ROMRAM & Storage Quad: 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), PDAF +Rear Camera Li-Po 3800 mAh, non-removable batteryBattery

Huawei nova 8 price in Malaysia starts from RM1199, putting a Kirin 820E chipset, 8GB RAM and 128GB storage into a mid-range package. The 6.57-inch OLED panel runs at 90Hz, which helps scrolling and games feel smoother than a typical 60Hz screen at this price point, and it's rated for HDR10 too.

The camera side is built around a 64MP main sensor paired with an 8MP ultrawide, a 2MP depth lens and a 2MP macro unit. Selfies get a 32MP front camera capable of 4K video, which is well above what most phones in this bracket offer.

Battery capacity sits at 3800mAh, on the smaller side for a 2021 phone, but Huawei compensates with 66W wired charging that gets you to 60% in 15 minutes. One thing worth flagging before you buy: it runs EMUI 12 on Android 11 without Google Play Services, so app access works differently than on a standard Android phone.

Full Specifications

Release

Release Status
Release 2021, Aug

Performance

Processor
Hexa-core (3x2.22 GHz Cortex-A76 & 3x1.84 GHz Cortex-A55)
Chipset
Kirin 820E (7nm)
GPU
Mali-G57 (6-core)
RAM & Storage
8GB RAM, 128GB ROM
External Storage
No
OS
Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services
Battery
Li-Po 3800 mAh, non-removable battery
Fast charging 66W, 60% in 15 min, 100% in 35 min (advertised)
Reverse charging 5W

Screen

Display size
6.57 inches, 106.0 cm2 (~89.3% screen-to-body ratio)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
Display type
OLED, 1B colors, HDR10, 90Hz

Body

Dimension
160.1  x  74.1  x  7.6 mm
Weight
169 g (5.96 oz)
Colors
Blush Gold

Connectivity

SIM
Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Data Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G
Wifi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Radio
No

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Camera & Video

Rear Camera
Quad: 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), PDAF +
8 MP, f/2.4, 120?, 17mm (ultrawide) +
2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) +
2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
Video
4K, 1080p, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie: 4K
Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Selfie: HDR

Audio

Loud Speaker
Yes
Sound Jack
No

Frequently asked questions

Does the Huawei nova 8 support 5G?

Yes, the Huawei nova 8 supports 5G, per its listed network specs: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G.

How much RAM and storage does the Huawei nova 8 have?

The Huawei nova 8 comes with 8GB RAM, 128GB ROM.

What's the battery capacity of the Huawei nova 8?

The Huawei nova 8 has a Li-Po 3800 mAh, non-removable battery<br>Fast charging 66W, 60% in 15 min, 100% in 35 min (advertised)<br>Reverse charging 5W battery.

Is the Huawei nova 8 still available in Malaysia?

Yes, the Huawei nova 8 is currently listed as available in Malaysia (release status: Release 2021, Aug).

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