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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
Huawei nova Y71
What makes Huawei nova 8 SE Youth better?
- Faster charging: 40W vs 5W
- Lighter: 179g vs 199g
- Better display (57/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Huawei nova Y71 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
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).
Specs comparison
| 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 | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova Y71
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova Y71
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y71
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 8 SE Youth and Huawei nova Y71, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth or the Huawei nova Y71?
Both devices scored 33/100. They are identical on performance — 25/100 for both. The clearest difference is battery life: better on the Huawei nova Y71 (51/100 vs 27/100).
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?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Huawei nova Y71 (51/100 vs 27/100).