Huawei nova 10 Youth vs Huawei nova 3
The Huawei nova 10 Youth (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G, while the Huawei nova 3 (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 10 Youth leads — 25/100 vs 9/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 10 Youth has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 108 MP vs 16 MP; the Huawei nova 3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10 Youth doesn't; the Huawei nova 3 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 191g).
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Huawei nova 3
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (41/100 vs 8/100)
- Longer battery life (23/100 vs 5/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 166g vs 191g
- Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 10 Youth vs the Huawei nova 3, the Huawei nova 10 Youth scores 16 points higher (25/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth leads (41/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth leads (23/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (41/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (23/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 3 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 10 Youth | Huawei nova 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 470805 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1617 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3750 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 8TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 157.0×73.7×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 166 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 3
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova 3
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 3
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (41/100 vs 8/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (23/100 vs 5/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 3 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (92/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Huawei nova 3?
The Huawei nova 10 Youth is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 3 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 Youth and the Huawei nova 3?
The Huawei nova 10 Youth has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Huawei nova 3 — 9/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Huawei nova 3?
The Huawei nova 10 Youth leads on camera score (41/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 Youth over the Huawei nova 3?
The Huawei nova 10 Youth is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 3 is a better fit for everyday use.