Huawei has relaunched the Nova 8 SE smartphone in China. Recall that the Huawei Nova 8 SE was first launched in November 2021 powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 710A SoC. Launching a refurbished version of the smartphone is a testament of the model’s high resale value. The new Nova 8 SE is presently available on Huawei’s mall starting at 1,099 yuan ($159). For a devcie with a base memory option of 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, this is an incredible price tag.

The refurbished model retain the design and specs of the original model. To recall, the Huawei Nova 8 SE uses a 6.5-inch OLED water drop screen. The device packs a Quad camera setup at the rear comprising a 64MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide angle, 2MP depth of field, and a 2MP macro sensor. The device crams a decent 3,800mAh battery under the hood with support for 66W fast charging. The Huawei Nova 8 SE expectedly runs on HarmonyOS and the phone weighs about 180g. The phone is 7.5mm thick and the lowest memory/ storage configuration is 8GB/ 128GB.

Huawei Nova 8 SE refurbished version arrives with a cheaper price tag

As a result of the stringent chip embargo placed on Huawei by the United States government since 2020, Huawei has continued to evolve new options to remain afloat. The Kirin 710 was first released in 2018. The current Kirin 710A chipset is manufactured through SMIC’s 14nm process. It is equipped with a 4-core A73 clocked at 2.0GHz and a 4-core A53 clocked at 1.7GHz. This is atop a Mali G51-MP4 GPU.

The Huawei Nova 8 SE starts at 1,099 yuan (~$159) for the 8GB+128GB version. The original price of the particular model is 2,099 yuan (~$303). Huawei is yet to provide the optics of the global launch of the Nova 8 SE.

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After announcing that the 3-year-old Huawei Mate 30 will receive the latest HarmonyOS 3 stable update, a Huawei online consumer spokesperson has confirmed that the HarmonyOS 3 Public Beta Programme will be open for application for more Huawei devices starting this November.

As reported by ITHome, the spokesperson noted that HarmonyOS 3 Public Beta will be available for the 4th batch of Huawei devices starting this November. Owners of these 3 Huawei smartphones (Huawei Nova 8, Nova 8 Pro, Nova 8 Pro 4G) will be able to apply for HarmonyOS 3 Public Beta by the end of this November, whilst for the Huawei nova 8 SE and Huawei Nova 8 SE Vitality Edition, the HarmonyOS 3 Public Beta will be available starting early 2023.

Besides these 5 Huawei devices, Huawei also earlier announced last week that HarmonyOS 3 Stable had been rolled out to 15 Huawei device models this November. The full list is linked in this article here.

For those unfamiliar with Huawei’s HarmonyOS software development rollout, it can be easily explained in 3 easy to read paragraphs.

The HarmonyOS rollout is divided into 3 stages, a closed beta, a public beta, and a stable version rollout. In the closed beta version rollout, Huawei device users can opt-in for early access software development to try out the new features due to be added in the next major software update. Interested participants first need to go to settings and apply for the closed beta programme, and then once Huawei has approved the application, only then the closed beta update will roll out to the user’s device. Normally, only 2000 users will be selected for the closed beta programme.

For the next stage – the HarmonyOS public beta rollout, there is no limit to how many Huawei users can join the programme. Users can opt-in for the update via settings at any time. However, Huawei does suggest users who opt-in for the public beta back up their devices beforehand, as it is still not a stable release. Just like the closed beta, Huawei users can experience upcoming software features before the stable release and the main purpose of releasing a public beta first is to iron out any bugs and stability issues before rolling it out for all users.

In the final stage, HarmonyOS is rolled out to all Huawei device users with a stable version release. The update will include notable features found in the closed and public beta testing, as well as security updates, stability and bug fixes for all Huawei users over the air.

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Since the official release of the HarmonyOS system, Huawei has started the largest system upgrade plan in its history covering a slew of devices. It has been named very aptly as the ‘100 device renewal plan’, and covers a multitude of older models with the goal of helping users with older devices experience the new OS.

Huawei’s official HarmonyOS account on Weibo today made a new post today announcing that six more devices including the Huawei nova 8 SE have been updated to HarmonyOS 2. These six devices include both smartphones and tablets and have been listed below:

• Huawei nova 8 SE Vitality Edition
• Huawei Tablet M5 Youth Edition 8 inches
• Huawei Tablet M5 Youth 10.1 inches
• Huawei Enjoy Tablet 10.1 inches
• Honor Tablet 5 10.1 inches
• Honor Tablet 5 8 inches

According to feedback from many users earlier, your old phone will not only get several new features but also get a noticeable boost to performance and fluency, making it feel just like new again. It is, therefore, highly recommended to upgrade your device to the same. To do so, head over to Settings > System and Updates > Software Update > Check for Updates.

If you haven’t received it yet, you might want to head over to the My Huawei app and check out the ‘Upgrade Early Access’ section. Do keep in mind that these steps are only valid for users in China as of now as that’s where the rollout is being done. Global users will likely have to wait a while.

HarmonyOS has now reached a total of 141 devices, including mobile phones, TVs, and tablets, and more are to follow.

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After a busy Techtober, you might have thought it’s the end of new launches in 2020. But you are in for a bunch of new phones this month. Here we are with another edition of upcoming Smartphones for the month of November 2020. The list includes Huawei, Redmi, Vivo, Realme, Moto, and more. We are just 5 days into the month, and a bunch of devices have already been announced. So, stick around till the end to find out what phones are launching in the next few weeks.

Huawei Nova 8 SE

Huawei will launch the Nova 8 SE in China on November 5. As reported earlier, the device is likely to come in two variants. A recently leaked spec-sheet shows that the device will have two editions- One with Dimensity 720 SoC, and Dimensity 800U SoC. The former has 5G+4G SIM, while the latter has dual-5G support. Other expected features include a 6.5-inch OLED display, quad-camera with 64MP main lens, 16MP selfie shooter, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage,  3,800mAh battery with 66W fast charging. It will likely run EMUI 10.1 based on Android 10.

Redmi Note 9 series

Previously rumored to be the Redmi Note 10 series, three new Smartphones(M2007J17C, M2007J22C, M2007J19C) are expected to be added to the Redmi Note 9 lineup in China. Before you get confused, as of now, the new devices are likely headed to China. And doesn’t seem to resemble the already available ones. One of them likely has an LCD panel while the other has a high-refresh-rate screen. And likely have brightness up to 450 nits, NTSC 84%, 1500:1 contrast ratio. As of now, we don’t have an exact date but they are expected to go official later this month.

Honor V40 Series

Although rumors point to a December launch, Honor might jump the gun and bring it a month earlier as nothing is official yet. That said, the series will likely have two devices- V40 Pro, V40 Pro+. Expected features include a 6.72-inch FHD+ dual punch-hole curved display, 120Hz refresh rate, Dimensity 1000+SoC(V40 Pro), Kirin 9000 SoC(V40 Pro+), 50MP Sony IMX700 RYYB camera, 66W Wired SuperCharge, and 40W Wireless Charging.

Realme C17, X7 Pro

Realme has been mum for a while in India which is very unlike the company. However, it is likely coming back with new devices- Realme C17 for India, and Realme X7 Pro for India, and the Global market. The devices will likely launch this month(at least the C17). Realme C17 from Bangladesh features a 6.5-inch HD+ display, Snapdragon 460 SoC, quad-cameras, 6GB/128GB storage, and more. Realme X7 Pro is likely heading for a wider Global launch from China. It features a 6.55-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, Dimensity 1000+ SoC, 64MP rear and 32MP front cameras, 5G, 65W SuperDart charging, and more.

Vivo X60 Series, V20 Pro

Vivo recently announced a transition to Origin OS for its smartphones. This new UI is expected to debut with the Vivo X60 series in November/December. Apart from a leaked naming(X60) on the advertisement hoarding from an Official Store, we don’t have any other info just yet. Vivo V20 Pro, which launched in China back in September, will debut by November End as revealed by its CEO in India. The device features a 6.44-inch AMOLED display, Snapdragon 765G, 64MP camera, 33W fast charging, and more.

Moto E7, G10 Play

Motorola is expected to break covers of the budget E7, and G10 Play very soon. The entry-level Moto E7 has bagged several certifications(FCC, NBTC, TUV) with model number X2095-3. It is likely to feature a 6.2-inch LCD HD+ display, Snapdragon 632 SoC, 2GB RAM/32GB storage, 13MP rear and 5MP front cameras, 4G, 3,550mAh battery, and more. The G10 Play is supposed to come out in a few weeks. Boasting a model number of XT-2117, it likely has a 6.5-inch screen with a single punch-hole at top left, side-fingerprint, USB-C, 3.5mm jack, 4,850mAh battery, and more.

Other Expected Launches – LAVA BE U

LAVA, an Indian Smartphone brand is likely to launch a women-centric BE U Smartphone around the Diwali period in India. Expected to debut around ₹10,000($135), the device might have a glossy finish with Pink Accents at the back. Although the specifications are not known yet, we can expect it to be designed completely in India considering it is an Indian company.

Samsung Galaxy M02

Samsung is expected to launch another entry-level smartphone, the Galaxy M02. This will likely succeed in the Galaxy M01 from July. Recently, it has passed both India’s BIS, and Bluetooth SIG certifications reveal it will likely have a Snapdragon 450 SoC, 2GB RAM, Bluetooth 4.2, and run on Android 10 OS. That said, there isn’t a specific launch date but considering the recent certification, it might go live anytime soon.

Devices Already launched so far (as of November 5)

Few companies squeezed the trigger before we could get our story out. Hence, here is the list of devices that launched very recently(a few days back).

1. Samsung W21 5G
2. Vivo V20 SE
3. Micromax In Series
4. Oppo K7x
5. OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition
6. ZTE Blade 20 5G.
7. iPhone 12 Mini (Sales begin November 6)

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