Huawei introduced the Huawei Nova 8 and 8 Pro in December 2020, though the Huawei Nova 9 and Nova 8i ended up arriving in Spain, handsets that come with Android but lack Google services.
The Huawei Nova 8 SE is the new mid-range bet, a little trimmed version with exciting features and characteristics, such as an OLED screen and 66W fast charging, worthy of a high-end range.
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If only one feature of the Huawei Nova 8 could be highlighted, it would be its 6.57-inch curved OLED screen (capable of representing 1.07 billion colours) and 90 Hz refresh rate – which means it updates its image 90 times per second, in addition to its Full HD Plus resolution (1,080 x 2,340 pixels).
When watching a Netflix series or movie, the colours are rich and vivid, and the brightness is also exactly appropriate, even when set to medium. The same thing happens when YouTube clips are played via the internet, which is the only option to access the platform because the cell phone is incompatible with Google services.
While the item does not produce stereo sound, the audio channel, which is placed on the right side of the USB-C charging connector, is loud and clear enough for those occasions when wireless headphones are not available or have been forgotten.
Finally, the screen’s edges are not as curved as those of the Moto Edge Plus, and it is interrupted in the centre by a circular notch that houses the 32 MP selfie camera.
Autonomy and processing
Other important elements of the Huawei Nova 8 are processing and autonomy. It features the Kirin 820E processor, which was created by the company to provide ideal performance to its mid-range handsets, as well as 8 GB of RAM. In other words, individuals should expect a positive response from most of the apps they use, ranging from games to productivity applications.
In terms of video games, the company put 3D graphene cooling technology in the smartphone, which detects warm areas and works rapidly to keep them cool. As a result, users who prefer mobile games can play them for extended periods of time while still getting the optimum performance.
In terms of autonomy, it includes a 3,800 mAh battery, which indicates that the phone may need to be charged every day, depending on how intensively it is used. According to the testing, the phone can charge from 18 to 100 percent capacity in roughly 31 minutes thanks to its 66-watt SuperCharge quick charge.
Finally, its storage capacity is 128 GB, which is sufficient to download your favourite applications – or those permitted by the AppGallery as well as your own content made with the same phone, ranging from images to 1080p or 4K video.
The user experience
This is where the Huawei Nova 8 gives the most ambiguous impressions. The cell phone, in the opinion of many who write these words, still cannot provide an intuitive user experience, especially if the individual comes from a mobile phone with a current version of Android.
Running one of its programmes, such as Uber or YouTube, will necessitate accessing its web version, implying that its operation is not as fluid. In the case of WhatsApp, for example, it is impossible to retrieve the backup of conversations on Google Drive.
You also cannot wait for the web entry and app of platforms that have recently arrived in Latin America. This is the situation with Star Plus, Disney’s streaming service that will launch in the region on August 31, 2021.
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It’s not that you can’t find a cell phone that meets your requirements in terms of features. The difficulty is that in order to get there, various steps must be done, some of which are not obvious, unlike on iOS and Android, platforms where you can have the necessary application in moments, whether for entertainment, communication, or productivity.
When EMUI or HarmonyOS manage to directly have the most popular apps, or when outstanding developers make their inventions compatible with the Chinese brand’s services, the user’s current onerous scenario will be turned into a more intuitive one.
Huawei Nova 8 SE variants and pricing
The Huawei Nova 8 SE was introduced in China at a price of approximately 290 euros to change. There has been no word on her prospective arrival.
Conclusions.
The Huawei Nova 8 is an intriguing mid-range contender, particularly for its high-end features, ranging from its curved OLED screen to the fingerprint sensor beneath the screen.
Leaving aside the incompatibility with Google services, which is no small effort, users may be confident that they have a mobile device that performs effectively in most situations. Furthermore, its battery recharges very swiftly (between 30 and 40 minutes).
