Huawei nova 8 SE 4G vs Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (2021) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (2021) runs on the Kirin 710A. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G leads — 41/100 vs 33/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
What makes Huawei nova 8 SE 4G better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Huawei nova 8 SE Youth better?
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3800 mAh
- Lighter: 179g vs 180g
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G vs the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G scores 8 points higher (41/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G leads (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 25/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G notably outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100. In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 8 SE 4G | Huawei nova 8 SE Youth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Kirin 710A | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 343622 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 318 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 1201 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×74.8×7.5 mm | 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- 3800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 8 SE 4G and Huawei nova 8 SE Youth, 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 — 25/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G notably outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (83/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth?
The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G edges out the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G and the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth?
The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth?
The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G leads on camera score (43/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G over the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (83/100 vs 57/100).