Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova Y90 vs Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
Comparison between Huawei nova Y90 and Huawei nova 8 SE 4G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | nova Y90 | nova 8 SE 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 7.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.5 | 4.1 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.3 |
| Battery & charging | 5.8 | 4.2 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova Y90, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,800 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 249,000
- against 130,000
- Usable Surface
- 89.1 %
- against 84.4 %
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 416
- against 319
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Pixel Density
- 405 ppi
- against 391 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova Y90 | nova 8 SE 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Huawei Kirin 710A |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | ARM Mali-G51 MP4 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 249,000 Best value | 130,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 416 Best value | 319 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,466 Best value | 1,125 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 4 Kryo 265 Gold cores at 2.4 GHz and 4 Kryo 265 Silver cores at 1.9 GHz | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A73 cores and four Cortex-A53 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | nova Y90 | nova 8 SE 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, White, Green, Black | Black, Blue, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.7 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Body Height | 163.3 mm | 161.5 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 180 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.1 % Best value | 84.4 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | nova Y90 | nova 8 SE 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 3,800 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | nova Y90 | nova 8 SE 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | OLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,388 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 391 ppi | 405 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 270 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen, OLED |
Sensors
| Specification | nova Y90 | nova 8 SE 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova Y90 | nova 8 SE 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | nova Y90 | nova 8 SE 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | EMUI 12 | HarmonyOS 5 |
| OS Family | EMUI | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 12 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova Y90 | nova 8 SE 4G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B28, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB OTG | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 390 Mbps | 600 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nova Y90 | nova 8 SE 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers Best value | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | nova Y90 | nova 8 SE 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CTR-LX2, CTR-LX1, CTR-LX3 | JSC-AL50 |
