Huawei nova 8 SE
#1463
vivo V21e 5G
#1464Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 8 SE
vivo V21e 5G
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
48.748.7
Display
79.579.5
Battery
52.552.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
64.364.3
Summary
- The Huawei nova 8 SE features a 6.53-inch OLED display with HDR10 support, while the vivo V21e 5G has a slightly smaller 6.44-inch AMOLED display, both with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a refresh rate of 60Hz.
- In terms of performance, the nova 8 SE is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 720 or 800U chipset, whereas the V21e utilizes the Dimensity 700, providing comparable performance levels.
- Both devices have a 64 MP main camera, but the V21e offers a higher resolution 32 MP selfie camera compared to the 16 MP on the nova 8 SE.
- The battery capacity of the V21e is slightly larger at 4000 mAh, with 44W charging, while the nova 8 SE has a 3800 mAh battery with faster 66W charging.
- Software-wise, the nova 8 SE runs on Android 10 with EMUI 10.1, lacking Google Play Services, whereas the V21e operates on Android 11 with Funtouch 11.1, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE
vivo V21e 5G
General
Release Date
2020, November 06
2021, June 24
Announced
2020, November 06
2021, June 24
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.53"
6.44"
Type
OLED, HDR10
AMOLED, 430 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 720 (7 nm) - standard modelMediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm) - premium model
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - standard modelOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - premium model
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC3
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP
64 MP
Main Camera Details
64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 17mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7X", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera
16 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
32 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3800 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3800 mAh
4000 mAh
Charging Details
66W wired, 60% in 15 min, 100% in 35 min
44W wired, 72% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
161.1 x 74.8 x 7.5 mm (6.34 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
160.6 x 73.9 x 7.7 or 7.8 mm
Weight
178 g
165 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Deep Blue, Blue, Silver
Sunset Jazz, Dark Pearl
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services
Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
OS Version
Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services
Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes