Huawei nova 8 SE Youth vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro
The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (2021) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads — 68/100 vs 33/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 343,622); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth doesn't; the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth is noticeably lighter (179g vs 213g).
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- Lighter: 179g vs 213g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 49/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth vs the Huawei Pura 90s Pro, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro scores 35 points higher (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (68/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (57/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (68/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (57/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (67/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 8 SE Youth | Huawei Pura 90s Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 1417 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 3851 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1256x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | $980 |
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei nova 8 SE Youth and Huawei Pura 90s Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads Huawei nova 8 SE Youth by 78.8% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (68/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (85/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (57/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (75/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (67/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth by 35 points (68/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?
The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth over the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?
The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.