Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
$316Starting price · USBudget2021
4.5
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.5"
Display
64MP
Camera
3,800
mAh
8GB
Max RAM
66W
Charging
180g
Weight
Why This Phone
BudgetThe device is severely hampered by an aging 14nm chipset that struggles with modern tasks. While the fast charging and OLED screen are nice, the lack of 5G and Google services makes it a poor value proposition at its price point.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera5.0
Performance3.0
Battery4.0
Display6.0
Build5.0
Value3.5
Strengths
Fast 66W charging
Slim 7.5mm profile
Vibrant OLED display
Under-display fingerprint sensor
Weaknesses
Outdated Kirin 710A chipset
No Google Mobile Services
Small 3800mAh battery
No 5G connectivity
No expandable storage
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