Category Breakdown
Cubot Max 3
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
Performance
62.564.8
Camera
44.144.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.052.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
58.659.5
Summary
- The Cubot Max 3 features a larger 6.95-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels, while the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Cubot is powered by a Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 chipset with 4GB of RAM, compared to the more capable Kirin 710A in the Huawei, which includes 8GB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 48 MP rear camera, but the nova 8 SE Youth offers additional depth and macro sensors, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- The Cubot Max 3 has a larger 5000 mAh battery but lacks fast charging, while the nova 8 SE Youth has a smaller 4000 mAh battery with 40W fast charging support.
- Software-wise, the Cubot runs Android 11, whereas the Huawei operates on Android 10 with EMUI 10.1, which does not include Google Play Services.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Cubot Max 3
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
General
Release Date
2021
2021, July 28
Announced
2021
2021, July 28
Description
N/A
Also known as Huawei nova 8 SE Vitality, Huawei nova 8 SE Active, Huawei Nova 8 SE Life
Display
Size
6.95"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1640 pixels (~258 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~399 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
Kirin 710A (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Mali-G51 MP4
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, (wide), PDAF5 MP, (macro)0.3 MP
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
40W wired, 60% in 15 min, 100% in 35 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
173 x 77 x 9.4 mm (6.81 x 3.03 x 0.37 in)
160.7 x 73.3 x 8.4 mm (6.33 x 2.89 x 0.33 in)
Weight
N/A
179 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Green
Black, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 11
Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services
OS Version
Android 11
Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Unspecified
Yes

