Huawei G8 vs Huawei nova 2 plus
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Huawei G8
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Huawei nova 2 plus
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Huawei nova 2 plus
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Huawei G8
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Even
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Huawei G8 | Huawei nova 2 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| PPI | 401 | 401 |
| Screen-to-body | 71.7 | 72.3 |
Platform
| Spec | Huawei G8 | Huawei nova 2 plus |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (4x2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 405 | Mali-T830 MP2 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 | Kirin 659 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 16 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | EMUI 3.1 | EMUI 5.1 |
| OS Version | 5.1 | 7.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei G8 | Huawei nova 2 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Huawei G8 | Huawei nova 2 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | — | 8 MP |
| Wide | 13 MP, f/2, 28mm, (wide) | — |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Huawei G8 | Huawei nova 2 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.4, 22mm, (wide) | 20 MP, f/2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei G8 | Huawei nova 2 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3000 | 3340 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 18 |
Body
| Spec | Huawei G8 | Huawei nova 2 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 152 | 153.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.5 | 6.9 |
| Weight (g) | — | 169 |
| Width (mm) | 76.5 | 74.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Huawei G8 | Huawei nova 2 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015, July. Released 2015, October | 2017, May. Released 2017, June |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Huawei G8 | Huawei nova 2 plus |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA | HSDPA |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 | LTE |
| edge | Class 12 | Yes |
| gprs | Yes | Yes |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei G8 | Huawei nova 2 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4.2 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Huawei G8 | Huawei nova 2 plus |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Huawei G8 | Huawei nova 2 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Huawei G8 and Huawei nova 2 plus are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Huawei nova 2 plus packs a 3340 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Huawei G8 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 13 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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