Huawei nova 8 SE 4G vs Xiaomi 17
The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (2021) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 41/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 343,622); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
Xiaomi 17
What makes Huawei nova 8 SE 4G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 180g vs 191g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 46 points higher (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (95/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 8 SE 4G | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×74.8×7.5 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- 3800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 8 SE 4G and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Huawei nova 8 SE 4G by 89.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (95/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (81/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (87/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G by 46 points (87/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G and the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.