Huawei nova 8 SE Youth vs Huawei nova Y71
The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (2021) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Huawei nova Y71 (2023) runs on the Kirin 710A. Both devices score the same overall rating of 33/100. Key differences: the Huawei nova Y71 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth is noticeably lighter (179g vs 199g).
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
Huawei nova Y71
- Faster charging: 40W vs 5W
- Lighter: 179g vs 199g
- Better display (57/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 48/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 27/100)
The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth and the Huawei nova Y71 received the same MobileRank rating — 33/100. 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 Youth notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100. In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y71 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (67/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 8 SE Youth | Huawei nova Y71 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Kirin 710A | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 343622 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 318 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 1201 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm | 168.3×77.7×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova Y71
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova Y71
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y71
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 8 SE Youth 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 Youth notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (57/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y71 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (51/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (67/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth or the Huawei nova Y71?
Both devices scored 33/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Huawei nova Y71.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth and the Huawei nova Y71?
The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Huawei nova Y71 — 33/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth over the Huawei nova Y71?
The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova Y71 is a better fit for everyday use.