Huawei nova 8 SE Youth vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (2021) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 33/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 343,622); the Vivo X300 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 230g).
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Lighter: 179g vs 230g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 58 points higher (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (85/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (67/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 8 SE Youth | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 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 | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $950 |
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Huawei nova 8 SE Youth and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Huawei nova 8 SE Youth by 91.9% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (99/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (89/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (96/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 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 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (67/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth by 58 points (91/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.