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Huawei nova 8 SE Youth

Name: Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
Brand: Huawei

The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Kirin 710A (14 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, with a 4,000 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2021).

2021 · Lower-mid-range · Android 10

Overall

Performance

Display

Battery

Camera

Charging

A+

Software

B+

ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.

⚡ Quick Specs

Size6.6" · 160.7 x 73.3 x 8.4 mm (6.33 x 2.89 x 0.33 in)

ChipsetKirin 710A (14 nm)

RAM8GB

Storage128GB

Main Camera48 MP · LED flash

⚖️ Compare With

✓︎ Pros

✓8GB of RAM — sufficient for smooth multitasking

✓6.6" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles

✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters

⊗ Cons

✗Entry-level Kirin 710A (14 nm) — struggles with demanding apps

⚠️ Not ideal for

Mobile gamingHeavy multitasking

ℹ️ Overview

Status

Available

Announced

2021, July 28

Also Known As

Also known as Huawei nova 8 SE Vitality, Huawei nova 8 SE Active, Huawei Nova 8 SE Life

⚙️ Performance

Chipset

Kirin 710A (14 nm)

Mid-range — handles daily tasks well

CPU

Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)

GPU

Mali-G51 MP4

Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services

RAM

8GB

Smooth for most users

Storage

128GB

Memory Card

💻 Display

Size

6.6"

Resolution

1080×2400

Sharpness

399 ppi

Sharp and comfortable to read

Panel

IPS LCD

IPS: accurate colours, good brightness

📷 Camera

Main Camera

48 MP

Good detail in daylight conditions

Multi-Camera Setup

48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens

Main Video

1080p@30fps

Main Camera Features

LED flash, Panorama, HDR

Selfie

16 MP

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps

🔋 Battery

Capacity

4,000 mAh

Adequate for moderate use

Type

Li-Po 4000 mAh

Charging

40W wired, 60% in 15 min, 100% in 35 min

📱 Design & Build

Weight

179g

Balanced size and weight

Dimensions

160.7 x 73.3 x 8.4 mm (6.33 x 2.89 x 0.33 in)

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Colors

Black, Silver

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass

📶 Network

Technology

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE

Speed

HSPA, LTE

2G Bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G Bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100

📡 Connectivity

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.1, A2DP, LE

NFC

GPS

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

🔊 Sound

3.5mm Jack

Yes

Loudspeaker

Yes

Radio

FM radio

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

No, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE.

No, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth does not have NFC.

No, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth charges via cable only — no wireless charging.

Yes, up to 40W (40W wired, 60% in 15 min, 100% in 35 min).

No, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth does not support a memory card.

The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.

Yes, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Speaker setup: Yes.

The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth ships with Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services.

The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth uses USB Type-C 2.0, OTG.

The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.

The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth has 5.1, A2DP, LE.

Huawei nova 8 SE Youth

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