Huawei nova 8 SE Youth vs Huawei nova Y72
The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (2021) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Huawei nova Y72 (2024) runs on the Kirin 710A. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth leads — 33/100 vs 32/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y72 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova Y72 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth doesn't; the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth is noticeably lighter (179g vs 207g).
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
Huawei nova Y72
- Faster charging: 40W vs 5W
- Lighter: 179g vs 207g
- Better camera (31/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (57/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 45/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth vs the Huawei nova Y72, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth scores 1 points higher (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y72 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 Y72 (57/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth and the Huawei nova Y72 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y72 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 Y72 (67/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 8 SE Youth | Huawei nova Y72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Kirin 710A | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 343622 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 318 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 1201 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | EMUI 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm | 168.3×77.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova Y72
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova Y72
- 6.8"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y72
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 8 SE Youth and Huawei nova Y72, 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 Y72 (57/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth and the Huawei nova Y72 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y72 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 Y72 (67/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth or the Huawei nova Y72?
The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth edges out the Huawei nova Y72 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth and the Huawei nova Y72?
The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Huawei nova Y72 — 32/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth over the Huawei nova Y72?
The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova Y72 is a better fit for everyday use.