Huawei nova 8 SE 4G vs Huawei Pura X Max
The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (2021) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 41/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 3800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 343,622); the Huawei Pura X Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G doesn't; the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G is noticeably lighter (180g vs 229g).
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
Huawei Pura X Max
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 180g vs 229g
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 58/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 3800 mAh
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G vs the Huawei Pura X Max, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 29 points higher (70/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (72/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (76/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 8 SE 4G | Huawei Pura X Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 2107301 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3800 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP58/IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×74.8×7.5 mm | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1520 |
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- 3800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei nova 8 SE 4G and Huawei Pura X Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Huawei nova 8 SE 4G by 83.7% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (77/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (72/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (76/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G by 29 points (70/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G and the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Huawei Pura X Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G over the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.