Huawei nova 8 SE 4G vs Huawei nova Y71
The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (2021) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Huawei nova Y71 (2023) 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 Y71 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G is noticeably lighter (180g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
Huawei nova Y71
What makes Huawei nova 8 SE 4G better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 180g vs 199g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Huawei nova Y71 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3800 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G vs the Huawei nova Y71, 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 "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y71 leads (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 25/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (83/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y71 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (76/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 8 SE 4G | Huawei nova Y71 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Kirin 710A | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 343622 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 318 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 1201 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×74.8×7.5 mm | 168.3×77.7×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova Y71
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova Y71
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- 3800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y71
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 8 SE 4G and Huawei nova Y71, 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (83/100 vs 37/100).
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, the Huawei nova Y71 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (51/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (76/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Huawei nova Y71?
The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G edges out the Huawei nova Y71 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 Y71?
The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Huawei nova Y71 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Huawei nova Y71?
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 Y71?
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 37/100).