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).
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
Huawei nova Y71
- 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)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3800 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 27/100)
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).
| 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 | — | — |
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova Y71
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova Y71
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- 3800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y71
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 8 SE 4G and Huawei nova Y71, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
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).
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?
The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova Y71 is a better fit for everyday use.