In Malaysia, Huawei launched the Nova 8i, a new cheap smartphone. The phone has a 66W rapid charging capability, 64MP Quad Cameras, and an Edgeless display.
The only 8GB RAM and 128GB storage model costs RM1299 ($312), making it the cheapest of the Nova 8 series.
The Huawei Nova 8i has a glass-encased contemporary body. The premium material and curved edges of the device offer it a good and appealing appearance.
With a cycle cameras setup and an LED flash, it also maintains a smooth panel. Its dimensions are 161.9 x 74.7 x 8.6 mm, and it weighs 190 grams.
Huawei Nova 8i Key Specs & Features
- 6.67 inches IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2376 pixels (~391 ppi)
- Android 10, EMUI 11
- Octa-core Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm)
- 6GB, 8GB RAM
- 128GB Built-in Storage up to 256GB Memory
- 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Quad Rear Cameras
- 16 MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint (side-mounted)
- 4G LTE Network
- Fast Charging 66W
- Non-Removable Li-Po 4300 mAh Battery
Huawei Nova 8i Specs
Here are a few specs of the Huawei Nova 8i:
General Features
- Platform: Android 10, EMUI 11, no Google Play Services
- Processor: Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm), Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
- GPU: Adreno 610
- Memory: 6GB, 8GB RAM
- Colours: Moonlight Silver, Interstellar Blue, Starry Black
- Dimension: 161.9 x 74.7 x 8.6 mm
- Weight: 190 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
- SIM Count: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Display: 6.67 inches IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2376 pixels (~391 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Yes
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), PDAF + 8 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 17mm (ultrawide) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) Quad Cameras, 1080p@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: LED flash, Panorama, HDR
- Front Camera: 16 MP Camera, f/2.0, (wide)
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes
- Bundled Cloud Storage: Yes
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes, GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: Yes, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
- 5G: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: No
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: USB Type-C 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: Yes
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Side)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Stylus Pen: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: Yes
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: Li-Po 4300 mAh, non-removable Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Fast charging 66W, 60% in 17 min, 100% in 38 min (advertised)
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