The Huawei Nova 8 SE 4G, released on November 26, 2021, is a well-rounded smartphone featuring a sleek design, powerful hardware, and a versatile camera system.

Design

The phone’s dimensions are 161.5 x 74.8 x 7.5 mm (6.36 x 2.94 x 0.30 in), and it weighs 180 g (6.35 oz). It is available in Black, Blue, Aurora, and Silver, offering a range of aesthetic choices for users.

Software

The device runs on HarmonyOS 2.0, Huawei’s custom operating system, providing a unique user experience.

Hardware

Powered by an octa-core processor with 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 and 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 cores, the Huawei Nova 8 SE 4G uses the Kirin 710A (14 nm) chipset and the Mali-G51 MP4 GPU. It comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, which can be expanded via a card slot.

Sensors

The phone includes an under-display optical fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, proximity sensor, and compass.

Network

It supports a Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) configuration and is compatible with 2G, 3G, and 4G networks, but it does not support 5G.

Display

The Huawei Nova 8 SE 4G features an OLED display measuring 6.5 inches with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio (~405 ppi density).

Camera

The rear camera setup includes a 64 MP wide camera with f/1.9 aperture and PDAF, an 8 MP ultrawide camera with f/2.4 aperture and 120˚ field of view, a 2 MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture, and a 2 MP depth camera with f/2.4 aperture. The front camera is 16 MP with f/2.0 aperture. Camera features include LED flash, panorama, and HDR.

Performance

With an AnTuTu Score of 301,000, the Huawei Nova 8 SE 4G delivers solid performance for everyday tasks. It supports 40 FPS in both PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty Mobile on smooth settings, making it suitable for casual gaming.

Conclusion

The Huawei Nova 8 SE 4G is a capable smartphone offering a good balance of design, performance, and camera capabilities. Its HarmonyOS 2.0 provides a unique software experience, although the lack of 5G support might be a consideration for users looking for future-proof connectivity.