Huawei nova 8 SE Youth vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (2021) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 33/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 343,622); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth doesn't; the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth is noticeably lighter (179g vs 216g).
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 179g vs 216g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 49 points higher (82/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (95/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (65/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T 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 Vivo iQOO 15T (67/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 8 SE Youth | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 179 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 8 SE Youth and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Huawei nova 8 SE Youth by 91.0% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (95/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (99/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (65/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T 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 Vivo iQOO 15T (67/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth by 49 points (82/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.