Huawei nova 8 SE Youth vs Vivo X500
The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (2021) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 33/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 343,622); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth doesn't; the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth is noticeably lighter (179g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei nova 8 SE Youth better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 211g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 56 points higher (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (96/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (67/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 8 SE Youth | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 8 SE Youth and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 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 Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (96/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (94/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (87/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (84/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (67/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 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 X500?
The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.