Bucket Tech: Huawei Nova 8 & Y60

Last night saw Huawei introduce it's new Nova series to the market with two devices hitting our shores in September. The Nova 8 and Nova Y60. Aimed at the youth, Nova series brings you the best in tech, style and performance all while being affordable.

 

The Nova 8 is the flagship level device of the Nova series that launched. Featuring a stylish unibody design with a 6.57-inch 90Hz curved OLED screen, that has a 392 PPI Pixel Density and 10 bit colour depth. The rear has a quad camera system, with a 64MP high resolution lens that lets you capture vividly sharp photos using 4-in-1 light fusion technology it can capture more detail in crystal clear quality. The front selfie camera is equipped with a 32MP high resolution lens that optimises the perfect lighting conditions for your selfies. The Nova 8 also features HUAWEI SuperCharge technology that charges the battery from 0-60% in just 15 minutes and 0-100% in 35 minutes. Ensuring you're good to go in a flash should your battery be depleted.

The Nova Y60 is the cheaper alternative in the range. It comes with a 6.6-inch full view display that has bright colours that gives the user an immersive multimedia experience. The 13MP main camera makes use of an F/1.8 large aperture which translates to great pictures in low-light. It also has a 120-degree ultra-wide angle lens that ensures your capture everything on one snap. The 8MP front selfie camera has AI beauty algorithm that guarantees perfect selfies. The Y60 comes with a 5000mAh battery with AI power saving technology that helps conserve power when you not using it.

With th Nova devices aimed at Gen Z, being youthful and playful, Huawei have teamed up with local Sneaker brand Bathu Sneaker to release a custom made Nova edition, of which only a 100 will be made available and will be offered to the first 100 pre-orders of the devices. This collaboration is a first of its kind in the country and really highlights local talent at its best. 

Overall both devices in the Nova series offer great value for money and are perfect for young users. Making sure you have great features in a devices that doesn't cost as much as the other flagship devices on the market. Both devices are available for pre-order from the Huawei online store, from now till 30 August, with great free gifts as part of th pre-order bundle. Devices will be on sale from September 1st. 

Huawei Nova 8 - R10,999

Huawei Nova Y60 - R3,099