Huawei nova 8 SE Youth vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (2021) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 33/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,622,749 vs 343,622); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth doesn't; the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth is noticeably lighter (179g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova 8 SE Youth better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 230g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1622749 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth vs the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 40 points higher (73/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (68/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (83/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (67/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 8 SE Youth | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 1622749 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16, EMUI 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1250 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 8 SE Youth and Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Huawei nova 8 SE Youth by 78.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (68/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (85/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (74/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (83/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (67/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth by 40 points (73/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth over the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.