Huawei Nova vs Huawei Nova Youth: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Huawei Nova vs Huawei Nova Youth. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Huawei NovaHuawei NovaChina · 3GB · 32GB · TL10
Huawei Nova YouthHuawei Nova YouthChina · 4GB · 64GB
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Huawei Nova
Huawei Nova
China · 3GB · 32GB · TL10
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Huawei Nova Youth
Huawei Nova Youth
China · 4GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
9.4
12 reviews
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3 reviews

Technical specifications of the Huawei Nova vs Huawei Nova Youth

Specs where to buy Huawei Nova Huawei Nova
China · 3GB · 32GB · TL10 		Huawei Nova Youth prices Huawei Nova Youth
China · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 5" 5.2"
Resolution FHD FHD
Usable surface 70% useful 70% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 69.1 mm
141.2 mm
7.1 mm 		72.0 mm
146.5 mm
7.2 mm
Weight 146 g 146 g
Micro SnapD. 625
Octa-Core 		Kirin 658
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 77.300
v7 		66.000
v?
Battery 3020 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX386 Exmor RS
1
11.8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Huawei Huawei
Aliases -- --

Release Date
Release date September 2016,
7 years ago 		May 2017,
6 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market China China

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei Nova
Huawei Nova Youth
Huawei Nova
Huawei Nova Youth
Size
69.1 mm • 141.2 mm • 7.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.0 mm • 146.5 mm • 7.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 146 g 146 g
Usable surface 70 % 70 %
Materials Metal Metal
Resistance - -
Colors
Gold

Silver

Gray

Rose-gold
Black

White

Blue

Gold

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5.2"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 441 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 85% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 85% NTSC
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.2
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Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.5
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Is it comfortable?
9.4
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Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.0
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Number of reviews
12 reviews
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Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 658
CPU 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 2.1 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 24 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 506 ARM Mali-T830 MP2

RAM
RAM 3 GB 4 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
77.300
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 38% of devices
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66.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 1% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 64 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.1
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Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.3
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What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.2
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Number of reviews
12 reviews
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Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 11.8 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX386 Exmor RS Unknown
Type CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.25 µm 1.25 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.9" --

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX219 Exmor RS Unknown
Type CMOS --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/4" --
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.0
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Quality of nighttime photos
6.9
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Quality of selfies
8.7
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Does it have a powerful flash?
8.6
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Number of reviews
12 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.990 W/Kg on head
0.940 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 1.420 W/Kg on head
0.720 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.5
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Quality of the GPS
9.4
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And the WiFi?
8.9
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Number of reviews
12 reviews
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Battery

Battery
Capacity
3020 mAh
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3000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 25%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 33%
    Two days or more
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Number of reviews
12 reviews
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Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) No No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 92%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 8%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 9%
    Never
  • 18%
    Once a year
  • 64%
    Every six months
  • 9%
    Every two months or less
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Number of reviews
12 reviews
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Prices
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