| Hardware and OS | Huawei nova 8 SE Youth | |
| Operating system | Android 10, EMUI 10.1 (no Google Play Services) | |
| Processor | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73, 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) | |
| GPU | Mali-G51 MP4 | |
| RAM | 8 GB | |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB | |
| Memory Card Slot | No | |
| User Interface | Yes | |
| Display | Huawei nova 8 SE Youth | other phones |
| Type | IPS LCD | |
| Size | 6.6 inches | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | |
| Colors | 16M Colors | |
| Pixel Density | ~399 ppi density | |
| Touchscreen | Yes | |
| Protection | Yes | |
| Connectivity | Huawei nova 8 SE Youth | other phones |
| 4G Network | LTE (unspecified) | |
| 5G Network | No | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | |
| NFC | No | |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A | |
| SIM | Nano SIM | |
| Dual SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
| Wireless Charging | No | |
| Camera | Huawei nova 8 SE Youth | other phones |
| Main camera | 48 MP (wide), 2 MP (macro), 2 MP (depth) | |
| Features | LED flash, Panorama, HDR | |
| Image | 1080p | |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP (wide) | |
| Multimedia | Huawei nova 8 SE Youth | other phones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | |
| Handsfree | Yes | |
| Radio | No | |
| Video Playback | Yes | |
| Video Out | Yes | |
| Ring Tones | Yes | |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Design | Huawei nova 8 SE Youth | other phones |
| Dimensions | 160.7 x 73.3 x 8.4 mm | |
| Waterproof | No | |
| Weight | 179 g | |
| Battery | Huawei nova 8 SE Youth | other phones |
| Capacity | Li-Po 4000 mAh, Fast charging 40W, 60% in 15 min, 100% in 35 min (advertised) | |
| Placement | Non-Removable | |
| Other | Huawei nova 8 SE Youth | other phones |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, | |