Huawei nova 8 SE 4G vs Huawei P40 lite 5G
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
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Huawei P40 lite 5G
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Huawei P40 lite 5G
Faster charging
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Huawei nova 8 SE 4G | Huawei P40 lite 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Panel Type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2400 | 2400 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| PPI | 405 | 405 |
| Screen-to-body | 84.4 | 83.8 |
Platform
| Spec | Huawei nova 8 SE 4G | Huawei P40 lite 5G |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (1x2.36 GHz Cortex-A76 & 3x2.22 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.84 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G51 MP4 | Mali-G57 (6-core) |
| Chipset Name | Kirin 710A | Kirin 820 5G |
| Process (nm) | 14 | 7 |
| OS Name | HarmonyOS | Android |
| UI Skin | — | EMUI 10.1 |
| OS Version | 2.0 | 10 |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei nova 8 SE 4G | Huawei P40 lite 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 128GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 8 SE 4G | Huawei P40 lite 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, Panorama, HDR | LED flash, Panorama, HDR |
| Count | 4 | 4 |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, (ultrawide) | 8 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm, (wide) | 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 8 SE 4G | Huawei P40 lite 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 16 MP, f/2, (wide) | 16 MP, f/2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei nova 8 SE 4G | Huawei P40 lite 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3800 | 4000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 66 | 40 |
Body
| Spec | Huawei nova 8 SE 4G | Huawei P40 lite 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 161.5 | 162.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.5 | 8.6 |
| Weight (g) | 180 | 189 |
| Width (mm) | 74.8 | 75 |
Launch
| Spec | Huawei nova 8 SE 4G | Huawei P40 lite 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, November 26 | 2020, May 15 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, November 26 | Available. Released 2020, May 28 |
Network
| Spec | Huawei nova 8 SE 4G | Huawei P40 lite 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G Bands | — | 1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei nova 8 SE 4G | Huawei P40 lite 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Huawei nova 8 SE 4G | Huawei P40 lite 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Huawei nova 8 SE 4G | Huawei P40 lite 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Huawei nova 8 SE 4G and Huawei P40 lite 5G are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Huawei P40 lite 5G packs a 4000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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