Huawei nova 8 SE Youth vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (2021) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 33/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 343,622); the Nubia NaviX Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth doesn't; the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth is noticeably lighter (179g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 8 SE Youth better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 208g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 59 points higher (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (85/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth is a bit better (67/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 8 SE Youth | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 8 SE Youth and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Huawei nova 8 SE Youth by 91.3% 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 Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (98/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (94/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (96/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (85/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth is a bit better (67/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth by 59 points (92/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth over the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.