Huawei nova 3i vs Huawei Y8s
The Huawei nova 3i (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Huawei Y8s (2020) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Y8s leads — 32/100 vs 28/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Y8s has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3340); the main camera is 16 MP vs 48 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 3i
Huawei Y8s
What makes Huawei nova 3i better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 180g
- Better display (58/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (82/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Huawei Y8s better?
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3340 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (29/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (22/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 3i vs the Huawei Y8s, the Huawei Y8s scores 4 points higher (32/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Y8s leads (29/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Y8s leads (22/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 26/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 3i and the Huawei Y8s are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Y8s is a bit better (29/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Y8s is a bit better (22/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 3i | Huawei Y8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 336905 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 362 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 1222 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3340 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1, no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 157.6×75.2×7.6 mm | 162.4×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 3i
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 24MP
Huawei Y8s
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 3i
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Y8s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 3i
- 3340 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Y8s
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 3i and Huawei Y8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 26/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 3i and the Huawei Y8s are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Y8s is a bit better (29/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Y8s is a bit better (22/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 3i or the Huawei Y8s?
The Huawei Y8s edges out the Huawei nova 3i by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 3i and the Huawei Y8s?
The Huawei nova 3i has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Huawei Y8s — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 3i or the Huawei Y8s?
The Huawei Y8s leads on camera score (29/100 vs 17/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 3i over the Huawei Y8s?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Huawei Y8s (29/100 vs 17/100).