In April, Huawei announced the Huawei Nova 7 SE smartphone as the base model of the Nova 7 family. Today, the Chinese manufacturer took off covers from the Huawei Nova 8 SE through an offline launch in China. The new phone has arrived in two chipset variants. While the predecessor model sported an LCD screen with a punch-hole design, the Nova 8 SE features an OLED panel with a waterdrop notch. It comes equipped with 64-megapixel quad cameras and it ships with the same rapid charging that comes along with the Huawei Mate 40 models.

Huawei Nova 8 SE specifications and features

The Huawei Nova 8 SE has a 20:9 aspect ratio supporting display of 6.53 inches. The OLED screen produces a Full HD+ resolution and it is integrated with a fingerprint reader. The phone features a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel. The backside of the device is fitted with a square-shaped camera module that features a 64-megapixel main camera with f/1.9 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with f/2.4 aperture, a 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture, and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens with f/2.4 aperture.

The Huawei Nova 8 SE Standard Edition is powered by the Dimensity 720 chipset. It brings support for 5G + 4G dual SIM connectivity. On the other side, the Nova 8 SE High Edition is driven by the Dimensity 800U chip and it supports 5G + 5G dual SIM connectivity. Apart from differing chipsets, the Standard and High Editions of the Nova 8 SE carry the same specs.

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The Nova 8 SE is preinstalled with Android 10 OS and EMUI 10.1 UI. The phone ships with 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128 GB of UFS 2.1 storage. There is a microSD card slot on the device for extra storage. The Nova 8 SE is backed by a 3,800mAh battery that supports 66W fast charging. The phone comes with usual connectivity features like dual SIM support, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Huawei Nova 8 SE pricing and availability

The Nova 8 SE has arrived in China with a price tag of 2,599 Yuan (~$391) for the Dimensity 720 variant. The Dimensity 800U model is priced at 2,699 Yuan (~$406). It comes in colors like Magic Night Black, Dark Blue, Silver Moon Start, and Sakura Snow Clear Sky.

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Huawei is all set to launch the Nova 8 SE smartphone tomorrow in China. At the end of the previous month, a tipster from China claimed that there will be two CPU variants of the smartphone. Another leak (via) has surfaced ahead of launch to corroborate that the Nova 8 SE will come in Dimensity 720 and Dimensity 800U chipset editions.

The leaked specs sheet that has appeared on Weibo states that the Huawei Nova 8 SE will come in a Standard Version powered by the Dimensity 720 chipset and a High Version featuring driven by the Dimensity 800U chipset. The D800U edition has support for 5G + 4G dual SIM connectivity, whereas the D720 model has support dual 5G connectivity. Apart from these differences, both variants are equipped with the same specs.

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Huawei Nova 8 SE specifications

The Nova 8 SE measures 161.6 x 74.8 x 7.46mm and it weighs 178 grams. The device is equipped with a 6.53-inch OLED screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. It has a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture.

The Nova 8 SE’s rear-mounted quad-camera setup has a 64-megapixel with f/1.9 aperture, an 8-megapixel superwide lens, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The phone is preinstalled with EMUI 10.1 based Android 10 OS.

The Nova 8 SE houses a 3,800mAh battery that supports 66W fast charging through USB-C. The SoC is coupled with 8 GB of RAM. The device includes an internal storage of 128 GB. Other features available on the device include an under-display fingerprint scanner, handheld super night scene, and 4K video recording. The leak has no information on the pricing of the Nova 8 SE.

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Huawei is all set to launch the Nova 8 SE smartphone on Nov. 5 in China. Ahead of the official announcement, the entire specs of the phone have surfaced in recent leaks. Live shots of the Nova 8 SE have appeared today to reveal its appearance in real.

The Huawei Nova 8 SE can be seen in two colors such as white and blue in the live shots that emerged today. The phone’s front is not visible in the new shots, but an official render that appeared to reveal that it has a waterdrop notch screen.

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The backside of the phone has a protruding camera module at the top-left corner. It houses four cameras with an LED flash at the center. A fingerprint scanner is not visible on the edge or on the back since it is integrated under the OLED screen. The handset sports a slim profile of 7.46mm and it weighs 178 grams. As the below-shown render shows, the handset will be also available in black and silver color editions.

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Huawei Nova 8 SE specifications (Rumored)

The Huawei Nova 8 SE has a 6.53-inch OLED panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate support. For capturing selfies, it has a 16-megapixel, and its rear features a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera system.

The Dimensity 800U chipset by MediaTek drives the Nova 8 SE’s higher and its base edition is equipped with the Dimensity 720 chipset. The handset is packed with a 3,800mAh battery and it has support for 66W fast charging. At present, there is no new

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The Nova 8 SE is the first of the Nova 8 series smartphones scheduled to launch soon. About a week ago, the spec sheet of the smartphone was leaked along with a render that showed us what the phone will look like. Now, an official poster was released yesterday and it confirms some of these details and also the phone’s design.

The Nova 8 SE will have a 6.53-inch FHD+ OLED display with a waterdrop notch. The image of the phone show it will come in blue and gradient white color variants and the rear will have four cameras arranged in a protruding squircle.

The main sensor on the back of the phone is a 64MP camera according to the info on the poster while leaks have revealed that it is paired with an 8MP ultrawide angle camera and two 2MP sensors.

Another key info the poster reveals is that the phone will support 66W fast wired charging just like the Mate 40 Pro. This means the Nova 8 SE will charge faster than the standard Mate 40 which supports 40W fast wired charging. The phone also has an in-display fingerprint scanner.

The poster also states that pre-sale for the Nova 8 SE will begin in three days’ time which means interested buyers will be able to pre-order a unit starting on Thursday, November 5.

Huawei is yet to officially announce a launch date for the phone but it should not be too far from the pre-sale date.

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The JSC-AN00 / JSC-TN00 and HJC-AN00 / HJC-TN00 Huawei phones were certified by China’s TENAA telecom authority. Both phones are believed to the Nova 8 series smartphones. At present, the listings showing the full specs of both phones have not appeared at TENAA yet. The JSC-AN00 has today emerged on Geekbench benchmarking platform. The listing suggests that it could be the Huawei Nova 8 SE phone.

The JSC-AN00’s Geekbench appearance (via NashvilleChatterClass) reveals that it is powered by MediaTek MT6853V (Dimensity 720) chipset that has a base frequency of 2GHz. The SoC is coupled with 8 GB of RAM and it is loaded with Android 10 OS. The handset scored 2837 and 7093 in Geekbench’s single-core and multi-core tests, respectively.

A recent leak had revealed that the upcoming Huawei Nova 8 SE will debut in China in Dimensity 720 and Dimensity 800U CPU variants. Among other specs, the leak mentioned that the phone supports 66W fast charging. Recently, the JSC-AN00 phone was spotted at the 3C certification platform with a 66W charger. Hence, it appears that the base model of the Nova 8 SE that has Dimensity 720 chipset has emerged on Geekbench today.

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Huawei Nova 8 SE specifications (Rumored)

The Nova 8 SE has an OLED display of 6.53 inches, and it supports a Full HD+ resolution. A fingerprint sensor could be embedded under the display of the phone. The waterdrop notch is the home for its 16-megapixel selfie camera. The backside of the phone has a square-shaped camera module that has a primary camera of 64-megapixel, a secondary lens of 8-megapixel, and a pair of 2-megapixel lenses. It has a 3,800mAh battery.

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Update: Here is a render of the Huawei Nova 8 SE shared by tipster Digital Chat Station. 

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In the previous week, Huawei held a global launch event to unleash the Huawei Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro+, and Mate 40 RS Porsche Design flagship phones. There will be a dedicated launch event for the Mate 40 series in China on Oct. 30. There are speculations that the Nova 8 series will break cover at some point in November. Over the weekend, a tipster from China claimed that not only the Nova 8 lineup but also the Honor V40 flagship series will be announced in the coming month. Also, a reliable leakster from China shared the full specifications of the Nova 8 SE smartphone.

Previous leaks have revealed that the Nova 8 family includes three handsets such as the Nova 8 SE, Nova 8, and Nova 8 Pro. There is less information available about the Honor V40 series at present. Last year, Huawei’s sub-brand Honor had announced the Honor V30 and Honor V30 Pro smartphones in November. Hence, there is a possibility that the company may announce the Honor V40 and Honor V40 Pro as successor models next month.

Huawei Nova 8 SE specifications

The Huawei Nova 8 SE is speculated to feature a 6.53-inch LCD screen with a punch-hole cutout. It is unclear whether the device has an under-screen fingerprint reader. The device measures 7.46mm in thickness and it weighs 178 grams.

For selfies, the smartphone may possess a 16-megapixel selfie camera and its back panel is expected to house a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera system. The Nova 8 SE could be housing a 3,800mAh battery and it is likely to come with 66W fast charging support.

The Nova 8 SE is likely to arrive in China in two CPU variants. The starting model may have the Dimensity 720 SoC, whereas the higher edition could be fueled by the Dimensity 800U chipset. The leak has no details on the RAM and storage capacities of the Nova 8 SE.

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The Huawei Mate 40 series is all set to go official on Oct. 22. After launching the Mate 40 series, the company will shift its focus to the Nova 8 series. A reliable tipster from China has claimed that the Nova 8 will be announced in November.

Apart from claiming that the Nova 8 series is coming next month, the tipster did not share new information on the specifications of the expected devices. Past reports have revealed that the Nova 8 family will include three handsets such as the Nova 8 SE, Nova 8, and Nova 8 Pro. It is speculated that the HJC-AN00 / TN00 and JSC-AN00 / TN00 model numbers are associated with the Nova 8 models.

The alleged Nova 8 Pro had recently appeared in leaked shots to reveal that its screen features curved edges and a pill-shaped cutout for its dual selfie snappers. It is speculated that the Nova 8 Pro has an OLED panel that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. The device could be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset and it may arrive in China with a price tag of 3,999 Yuan (~$598).

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The Nova 8 could be featuring the Dimensity 820 chipset. Its screen may support a 90Hz refresh rate and it could be hitting the Chinese markets with 3,299 Yuan (~$493) pricing. The Nova 8 SE could be driven by the Dimensity 800 chipset and 8 GB of RAM. It may come with an internal storage of 128 GB and it could be priced at 2,799 Yuan (~$419).

In related news, Huawei recently unveiled the Nova 7 SE 5G Vitality Edition. In terms of specs and design, it is the same Nova 7 SE phone that debuted earlier in China. While the older model featured the Kirin 820 chipset, the new model comes with Dimensity 800U SoC.

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Rumors are rife that Huawei will announce the Nova 8 series of smartphones in China in December this year. The Nova 8 lineup is rumored to include three handsets Nova 8 SE, Nova 8, and Nova 8 Pro. Recent reports have revealed that these phones will be powered by Dimensity chipsets and not Kirin SoCs. Earlier today, a Weibo user shared a couple of live shots of the alleged Nova 8 Pro smartphone.

The Huawei Mate 40 Pro is expected to arrive with a waterfall display that has extremely curved left and right edges. The Mate 40 Pro is also rumored to be equipped with a pill-shaped punch-hole at the upper-left corner of the screen.

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The alleged Nova 8 Pro can be seen sporting a similar display design. However, there are some elements that suggest that the handset that has appeared is not the Mate 40 Pro. First, the curved edges of the smartphone in the leaked shots are not as curvy as the waterfall screen that will be available on the Mate 40 Pro. Also, the top edge of the phone seems to be fitted with an earpiece, which the Mate 40 Pro is unlikely to feature.

Recent reports have revealed that the Huawei Nova 8 Pro will come with specs like 120Hz OLED screen and Dimensity 1000+ 5G chipset. It is likely to be priced at 3,999 Yuan (~$585).

The Huawei Nova 8 may come with a 90Hz display and Dimensity 820. The device could be priced at 3,299 Yuan (~$483). The Nova 8 SE with specs like Dimensity 800, 8 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of storage could be coming with 2,799 Yuan (~$410).

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At the beginning of this year, Huawei announced the Huawei Nova 7i smartphone and in April, it introduced Nova 7 SE, Nova 7, and Nova 7 Pro. In December last year, the company had announced Nova 6 series. Hence, it is speculated that after the Mate 40 series of flagship phones that may go official this month or in October, the Chinese firm may announce the Nova series by the end of the year. A tipster from China has shared speculated information on the Nova 8 series.

The tipster claimed that the Huawei Nova 8 series will have three models. The Nova 8 SE could be equipped with Dimensity 800 chipset. The Nova 8 SE and Nova 8 Pro could be featuring Dimensity 800U and Dimensity 1000+ chipset, respectively.

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The Huawei Nova 7 series was driven by chipsets like Kirin 810, Kirin 820, and Kirin 985. However, it appears that due to the recent revision in the trade ban, the upcoming Nova 8 series may not feature chipsets. This could be the reason why recently announced phones such as the Enjoy 20 5G and Enjoy 20 Plus 5G are fueled by the Dimensity 720 SoC.

The leakster has speculated on the pricing of the 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage versions of the Nova 8 SE, Nova 8, and Nova 8 Pro. These variants could be priced at 2,799 Yuan (~$409), 3,299 Yuan (~$482), and 3,999 Yuan (~$585). There is no official on the arrival of the Nova 8 series from Huawei since it currently focused on the launch of the Mate 40 series of flagship phones.

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