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Huawei nova 8 SE Youth vs Vivo V21e

What nova 8 SE Youth does better (5) and where V21e wins (14) — every spec side by side.

Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
Huawei · 2021nova 8 SE Youth
5.0Score
5 advantages≈ $270
vs
Vivo V21e
Vivo · 2021V21e
6.1Score
14 advantages≈ $260
Higher score
4.6Display5.2
5.0Camera7.6
3.8Battery3.1
3.9Features5.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

nova 8 SE YouthV21e
73.3 × 160.78.474.4 × 161.27.4
nova 8 SE YouthV21eDifference
Height160.7 mm161.2 mm−0.5 mm
Width73.3 mm74.4 mm−1.1 mm
Thickness8.4 mm7.4 mm+1 mm
Weight179 g171 g+8 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is nova 8 SE Youth better than V21e?

  1. Wired charging40 W vs 33 W+21%
  2. Charged in 30 min120% vs 66%+82%
  3. Screen size6.6″ vs 6.4″+2%
  4. Screen-to-body ratio89.3% vs 83.5%+7%
  5. Main camera aperturef/1.8 vs f/1.9+6%

Why is V21e better than nova 8 SE Youth?

  1. OLED panelNo · nova 8 SE Youth: Yes
  2. NFCNo · nova 8 SE Youth: Yes
  3. Main camera48 MP vs 64 MP+33%
  4. Selfie camera16 MP vs 44 MP2.8×
  5. Memory card slotNo · nova 8 SE Youth: Yes
  6. Rear cameras1 vs 22×
  7. Ultra-wide cameraNo · nova 8 SE Youth: Yes
  8. Max video1080p vs 4K
  9. 4K selfie videoNo · nova 8 SE Youth: Yes
  10. CPU frequency2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz+15%
  11. Process14 nm vs 8 nm+75%
  12. Weight179 g vs 171 g+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Vivo V21eVivo V21e≈ $2606.1
Design
Weight179 g171 g
Thickness8.4 mm7.4 mm
Height160.7 mm161.2 mm
Width73.3 mm74.4 mm
ColoursBlack, SilverDiamond Flare, Roman Black
Display
Screen size6.6″6.4″
PanelIPS LCDAMOLED
OLED panelNoYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px2,400 px
Pixel density399 ppi409 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness—430 nits
Screen-to-body ratio89.3%83.5%
HDR—Yes
Performance
ChipsetKirin 710AQualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G
Chip makerKirinQualcomm
Process14 nm8 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2 GHz2.3 GHz
GPUMali-G51 MP4Adreno 618
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)128 GB128 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Memory card slotNoYes
Camera
Main camera48 MP64 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Main sensor size—1/1.72"
Rear cameras12
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p4K
4K video frame rate—30 fps
Selfie camera16 MP44 MP
4K selfie videoNoYes
Battery
Battery capacity4,000 mAh4,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-Po—
Wired charging40 W33 W
Charged in 30 min120%66%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5G—No
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.1
NFCNoYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorSideUnder display
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 10Android 11
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceEMUI 10.1Funtouch 11.1
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