Huawei nova 8 SE 4G vs Vivo Y53t 5G
The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (2021) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Vivo Y53t 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G leads — 41/100 vs 35/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y53t 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo Y53t 5G is faster in AnTuTu (515,647 vs 343,622).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
Vivo Y53t 5G
What makes Huawei nova 8 SE 4G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 180g vs 186g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Vivo Y53t 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 515647 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 690 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1736 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3800 mAh
- Higher performance (40/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G vs the Vivo Y53t 5G, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G scores 6 points higher (41/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G leads (40/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G leads (52/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G notably outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (40/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G notably outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (52/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 8 SE 4G | Vivo Y53t 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×74.8×7.5 mm | 75.6×164.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y53t 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y53t 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- 3800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y53t 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 8 SE 4G and Vivo Y53t 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y53t 5G leads Huawei nova 8 SE 4G by 33.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G notably outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (40/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (83/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G notably outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (52/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G edges out the Vivo Y53t 5G by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G and the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo Y53t 5G — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Vivo Y53t 5G leads on performance (40/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G over the Vivo Y53t 5G?
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 39/100).