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FAQs of Huawei Nova 8 5G Phone


The Huawei Nova 8 5G is now official and the smartphone is a beauty to behold. The curved screen display will blow your mind. This phone comes with many upgrades when compared with the Nova 7.

The Huawei Nova 8 5G has a screen size of 6.57 inches with an OLED display and also packs an impressive camera setup on the back which includes 64 MP and then a front camera of 32 MP on the front. The Nova 8 5G has other good features like Kirin 985 5G chipset and Android 10 OS.

One of the phone shortcomings is that it does not come with Google Play Services and also lacks waterproof and other regulars as well. Considering the price tag to be closed to the iPhone SE (2020), many will expect something better. Well below is the Huawei Nova 8 5G frequently asked questions and answers.

Q. Is Huawei Nova 8 5G a Dual SIMs?

A. Yes. The Huawei features Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by).

 

Q. Is Huawei Nova 8 a 5G Phone?

A. Yes. The Nova 8 comes with a 5G network.

 

Q. Is Huawei Nova 8 5G a 4G Phone?

A. Yes, the Huawei Nova 8 5G supports both the 4G network and 3G as well.

 

Q. Does Huawei Nova 8 5G Have NFC?

A. Yes, the Huawei Nova 8 5G comes with NFC which means the phone will carry countless mobile payments.

 

Q. Does Huawei Nova 8 5G Have FM Radio?

A. No, the smartphone does not come with a built-in FM radio. This means you will have to download or better still access radio via an online platform.

 

Q. Will Huawei Nova 8 5G Work in the USA?

A. The USA network bands are 2500 MHz TD, Band 41 (LTE). 3G : 1900 MHz (GSM/ HSPA). 1900/ 850 MHz (CDMA). 4G : 2100/ 1700 MHz (LTE). If the Huawei Nova 8 5G happens to find its way into the United State, the smartphone will surely work. The reason is that it supports all the network bands in the country.

 

Q. Is Huawei Nova 8 5G Unlocked?

Yes, Huawei Nova 8 5G is unlocked as long as you buy it from a recommendable store in your country. Contact the seller and ask if the device is unlocked for your country.

 

Q. Does Huawei Nova 8 5G have IR Blaster?

A. No. The Huawei Nova 8 5G has no IR blaster and infrared port.

 

Q. Is Huawei Nova 8 5G Waterproof?

A. No, the Huawei Nova 8 5G is not waterproof. The smartphone does not come with an IP68 rating. This is one of the areas that the iPhone SE (2020) has an edge as the smartphone comes with an IP67 rating and also falls in the same price tag.

 

Q. Is Huawei Nova 8 5G Water-Resistant?

A. No. The Huawei Nova 8 5G is not water-resistant.

 

Q. Is Huawei Nova 8 5G Compatible with Wireless Charging?

A. No. The Huawei Nova 8 5G does not support wireless charging technology. However, in terms of compatibility, you may still charge your Huawei Nova 8 5G wirelessly via a separate sold Ultra Thin Wireless Charging Receiver.

 

Q. Does Huawei Nova 8 5G Support Fast Charging?

A. Yes, The Huawei Nova 8 5G comes with a Fast charging 66W which promised to charge the device to %60 in just 15 minutes and %100 in 35 minutes.

 

Q. Is Huawei Nova 8 5G Battery Removable?

A. The Huawei Nova 8 5G battery is 3800 mAh and its non-removable. However, you can still change it when its damage.

 

Q. Does Huawei Nova 8 5G Have LED Notifications?

A. Yes, the Huawei Nova 8 5G support LED notification which you can always enable it using the Setting app on your device.

 

Q. Does Huawei Nova 8 5G have a Fingerprint Scanner?

A. Yes. The Huawei Nov 8 5G comes with a fingerprint scanner but placed on the screen.

 

Q. Does Huawei Nova 8 5G Have Face ID?

A. Yes, the Huawei Nova 8 5G comes with a Face ID.

 

Q. Will Huawei Nova 8 5G Get Android 11?

A. Yes, the Huawei Nova 8 5G will get Android 11.

 

Q. Will Huawei Nova 8 5G Get Android 12?

A. For now, we dont know if the Huawei Nova 8 5G will get an update to Android 12 or not.

 

Q. Does Huawei Nova 8 5G Have Google Play Store

A. No. The Huawei Nova 8 5G does not come with Google Play Service. So you will not get Google Play Store on the phone.

 

Q. Can Huawei Nova 8 Screen Record?

A. Yes, to carry out a screen record on your Huawei Nova 8 5G, swipe down from the quick settings menu and scroll over. Now tap on the Screen Recorder and you will see a popup asking you what Sound Setting you wish to record.

 

Q. Does Huawei Nova 8 5G Support Screen Mirror?

A. Yes. Huawei Nova 8 support screen mirror.

 

Q. How do I mirror my Huawei Nova 8 5G on my TV?

A. To Mirror your TV on Huawei Nova 8 5G, connect your device to the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast or TV that has Chromecast built-in. Now swipe down from the status bar and open the shortcuts panel. Touch thescreen mirror to open the multi-screen. Here you should select the display device you want to use from the list and finally enable the Miracast feature on the display device. To stop mirroring your screen, touchscreen mirror and then Disconnect.

 

Q. How to Screenshot on Huawei Nova 8 5G?

A. To take a screenshot on your Huawei Nova 8 5G, press the Power and Volume Down buttons at the same time. You can then see the screenshot on Gallery > Album > Screenshots.

 

Q. How to Take Slow Motion Videos on Huawei Nova 8 5G?

A. To take slow-motion videos on your Huawei Nova 8 5G, go to Camera App and open it. Now slide the screen to the left and click on the Setting option. You should then choose the Slow-motion option.

 

Q. How to Factory Reset Huawei Nova 8 5G?

A. You can reset your Huawei Nova 8 5G with or without a password. To do that press and hold the Volume up and Power buttons simultaneously until the device vibrate and Android recovery mode appears. Wait for like 30 seconds for the option to appear and then select Clear data. Choose Factory reset and type in a word yes. Finally, go back to the main menu and tap Restart, and choose reboot.

 

Q. How to Show Battery Percentage on Huawei Nova 8 5G?

A. To show battery percentage on Huawei Nova 8 5G, go to Setting > Battery > Battery Percentage > and toggle the battery percentage on.

 

Q. Is Huawei Nova 8 5G Good For Gaming?

A. If we are to grade the Nova 8 5G smartphone, we will put it in the upper-midrange category. Yes, the smartphone comes with features you will only find on flagship phones. So when it comes to gaming, the Huawei Nova 8 5G is not just good for gaming but perfect for anything.

 

Q. Is Huawei Nova 8 5G Good For PUBG?

A. The PUBG gaming requirement is Android 5.1 and newer plus 2GB RAM and a decent processor like Snapdragon 425. Yes, No need, you already know the answer. However, for claritys sake, the Nova 8 5G is good for PUBG.

 

Q. Is Huawei Nova 8 5G Good for Fortnite?

A. The Fortnite mobile game requirements are Android OS 8.0 or higher, minimum 4GB of RAM, and GPU at least Adreno 530 or higher, Mali-G71 MP20, Mali-G72 MP12 or higher. Another answer to this question is a big yes. The Nova 8 5G is good for the Fortnite game.

 

Q. Is Huawei Nova 8 5G Good For Free Fire?

A. Free Fire may be an interesting game, however, the game requirements are not demanding. All it needs is an Android OS version 4.0. 3 or higher and at least free space of 1GB and up to 2GB RAM. Yes, the Huawei Nova 8 5G is also good for Free Fire and the phone comes with Android 10 OS.

 

Q. Is Huawei Nova 8 5G Good For Mobile Legends?

A. Mobile legends require a smartphone running on Android 4.0 or higher and at least with 1GB RAM and also a quad-core processing power. Yes is the answer. The Nova 8 5G will run and play the Mobile Legend without any lagging.

 

Q. Is Huawei Nova 8 5G Good For Call of Duty?

A. To play and enjoy a lag-free COD game. You need an Android phone with up to 2GB RAM and also running on Android 5 or higher. Lets make something clear here. The Huawei Nova 8 5G comes with a huge 8GB RAM, its own Kirin 985 5G chipset, and Mali-G77 (8-core) graphics card. So the phone will offer a good Call of Duty gaming experience.

By the way, you can check the price of Huawei Nova 8 5G Phone.

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