Huawei nova 8 SE Youth vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (2021) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 33/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 343,622); the Vivo iQOO 15 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 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 8 SE Youth better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 227g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 56 points higher (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (67/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 8 SE Youth | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 8 SE Youth and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Huawei nova 8 SE Youth by 92.5% 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 Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (99/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (99/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (78/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (92/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (67/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth by 56 points (89/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.