Updated On: 14th August 2022
Huawei Nova 8i
Huawei is expanding its Nova lineup with the introduction of the Huawei Nova 8i. The device comes with a 6.67-inch OLED display with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. The display panel has a punch-hole that consists of a selfie camera. The screen has an aspect ratio of 20:9 and a pixel density of 396PPI. Under the hood the device is powered Snapdragon 662 chipset. The SoC is aided with the Mali-G77 GPU. The phone ships with 8GB of RAM and packs 128GB of internal storage. On the software side of things, the Nova 8i runs Android 10 out of the box. As for the optics, the phone features a quad-camera setup at the back that consists of a 64MP primary main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. The device's selfie department is handled by a 16MP camera. The phone houses a 4100mAh battery that supports 66W fast charging. The Nova 8i offers basic connectivity options like dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a USB Type-C port. The other popular mobiles from Huawei includes Huawei Nova 7 and the Huawei Nova 2i.
Huawei Nova 8i
| Status | Not releasing in India |
| Updated On | 14th August 2022 |
Price In India
Huawei Nova 8i price in India was expected to be ₹ 22,990. This device will not be releasing in India.
Huawei Nova 8i Details
Display, Design, Security
Huawei Nova 8i comes with a 6.67-inch OLED display. The screen offers a Full HD+ pixel resolution, an aspect ratio of 20:9, and a 396PPI pixel density. The device comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor for security purpose. It also has a software-enabled face unlock option. At the right side of the handset, the volume and power buttons are located.
Processor, Storage, Quad-Camera Setup
At the heart of the Huawei Nova 8i is Snapdragon 662 chipset. The phone packs 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The device runs Android 10 out of the box. The imaging department of the Nova 8i is handled by a quad-camera setup. The phone features a 64MP primary main camera, 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. The phone's primary 64MP camera is capable of shooting 4K videos. For selfies and video-calling purpose, the device sports a 16MP camera.
Battery and Connectivity
The phone comes loaded with a 4100mAh battery that offers 66W fast charging support. The device offers basic connectivity options like dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a USB Type-C port.
Huawei Nova 8i Specifications
Summary
| Launch Date | December 25, 2021 |
| Processor Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Rear Camera | Quad (64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP) |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Screen Size | 6.67 inches (16.94 cms) |
| Battery Capacity | 4300 mAh |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 |
| No Of Cores | 8 (Octa Core) |
| CPU | 2GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260 1.8GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260 |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Fabrication | 11 nm |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Graphics | Adreno 610 |
Design
| Height | 6.37 inches (161.8 mm) |
| Width | 2.94 inches (74.7 mm) |
| Thickness | 0.33 inches (8.5 mm) |
| Weight | 190 grams |
| Colors | Moonlight Silver, Interstellar Blue, Starry Black |
| Screen Unlock | Fingerprint, Face unlock |
Display
| Resolution | 1080 x 2376 pixels |
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.67 inches (16.94 cms) |
| Bezel-less display | Yes, with Punch-hole |
| Pixel Density | 391 pixels per inch (ppi) |
| TouchScreen | Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| Color Reproduction | 16M Colors |
| Screen to body percentage | 88.87 % |
Camera
| Rear camera setup | Quad |
| Rear camera (Primary) | 64 MP resolutionWide Angle lensf/1.9 aperture26 mm focal length |
| Rear camera (Secondary) | 8 MP resolutionUltra-Wide Angle lensf/2.4 aperture17 mm focal length |
| Rear camera (Tertiary) | 2 MP resolutionMacro lensf/2.4 aperture |
| Rear camera (Quaternary) | 2 MP resolutionDepth lensf/2.4 aperture |
| Front camera setup | Single |
| Front camera (Primary) | 16 MP resolutionWide Angle lensf/2 aperture |
| Flash | LED Rear flash |
| Video Resolution (Rear) | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
| Video Resolution (Front) | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash Auto Focus Face detection Touch to focus |
| Shooting Modes | Continuos Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
Battery
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Capacity | 4300 mAh |
| Removable | No |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Super, 66W |
| Charging speed | 60 % in 17 minutes (claimed by Brand) |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
Software
| Operating System | Android v10 (Q) |
| Custom UI | EMUI |
Connectivity
| SIM Configuration | Dual SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano |
| Network | SIM1: 4G, 3G, 2GSIM2: 4G, 3G, 2G |
| Voice over LTE(VoLTE) | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, with a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz |
| Wi-fi features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth v5.1 |
| USB | USB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC Chipset | No |
| Infrared | Yes |
Sound
| Speaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | Yes, 3.5mm |
| Video Player | Yes, Video Formats: 3GP, MKV, MP4, WebM |
Sensors
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Other Sensor | Light sensorProximity sensorAccelerometerCompassGyroscope |
Disclaimer: Specifications shown may be different from the actual product. We cannot guarantee that the information provided on this page is 100% correct. Please check with the retailer before purchasing.
The latest Huawei Nova 8i news
The Huawei Nova 8i comes in Moonlight Silver, Interstellar Blue, and Starry Black colour options. The device is available in 8GB RAM + 128GB storage configuration. The Nova 8i is priced at around MYR 1,299 (Rs. 23,338) in Malaysia. The handset is currently available for pre-order from Huawei's official Malaysia website.
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Huawei Nova 8i Price in India is Rs. 22,990 as on 14th August 2022 18:23:09
