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Huawei nova 8 5G
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Huawei nova 8 5G

Released: 2020, December 23Price: About 410 EURStatus: Available. Released 2021, January 05

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 10, EMUI 11, no Google Play Services
CPUOcta-core (1x2.58 GHz Cortex-A76 & 3x2.40 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.84 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G77 (8-core)
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Quad64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 17mm (ultrawide), 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth), 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Size6.57 inches, 106.0 cm, 2, (~89.3% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeOLED, 1B colors, HDR10, 90Hz
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHuawei
ModelHuawei nova 8 5G
PriceAbout 410 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video4K
ColorsBlack, Blue, Green, White
ModelsANG-AN00
Single32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
StatusAvailable. Released 2021, January 05
Weight169 g (5.96 oz)
ChipsetKirin 985 5G (7 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 18, 19, 26, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 80, 83, 84 SA/NSA
Charging66W wired, 60% in 15 min, 100% in 35 min, 5W reverse wired
FeaturesHDR
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Released2020, December 23
Announced2020, December 23
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions160.1 x 74.1 x 7.6 mm (6.30 x 2.92 x 0.30 in)
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS

Huawei nova 8 5G Overview

About Huawei nova 8 5G Huawei nova 8 5G is another flagship from Huawei's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2020. Huawei nova 8 5G has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM with Kirin 985 5G (7 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Huawei nova 8 5G can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Huawei nova 8 5G?

The Huawei nova 8 5G supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Huawei nova 8 5G support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Huawei devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Huawei nova 8 5G void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Huawei nova 8 5G will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Huawei nova 8 5G run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Huawei nova 8 5G.