Huawei nova 8 SE Youth vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (2021) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 33/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 343,622); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 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 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 8 SE Youth better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 225g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 42 points higher (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (95/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (80/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (67/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 8 SE Youth | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $548 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 8 SE Youth and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Huawei nova 8 SE Youth by 90.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (95/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (99/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (80/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (67/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth by 42 points (75/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.