Huawei nova 8i
$218Starting price · USBudget2021
5.2
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.67"
Display
64MP
Camera
4,300
mAh
8GB
Max RAM
66W
Charging
190g
Weight
Why This Phone
BudgetThe device offers excellent charging speeds and a decent display for the price. However, the aging processor and lack of Google services significantly hinder its modern usability.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera5.5
Performance4.0
Battery7.0
Display6.0
Build5.5
Value6.0
Strengths
Extremely fast 66W charging
Large 6.67-inch display
Includes 3.5mm headphone jack
Solid 64MP main sensor
Weaknesses
Outdated Snapdragon 662 chipset
No Google Play Services
Limited to 1080p video recording
No NFC or wireless charging
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