Huawei nova 8 SE Youth vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (2021) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 33/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 343,622); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth doesn't; the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth is noticeably lighter (179g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Huawei nova 8 SE Youth better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 224g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 54 points higher (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (83/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (67/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 8 SE Youth | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 8 SE Youth and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Huawei nova 8 SE Youth by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (98/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (81/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (87/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (83/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (67/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth by 54 points (87/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.