Huawei nova 8 SE vs Infinix Smart 20 HD
Huawei nova 8 SE wins clearly over Infinix Smart 20 HD — 6.2 overall against 5.2. The Huawei nova 8 SE launched in 2020; the Infinix Smart 20 HD in 2026. Infinix Smart 20 HD has the bigger battery — 5,000 mAh against 3,800 mAh.
Huawei nova 8 SE: Specifications are still being confirmed — scores appear as data is verified.
Infinix Smart 20 HD: Limited confirmed specifications — categories without real data are not scored.
Overall winner
Huawei nova 8 SE
6.2/ 10 — Average
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Full specs & details
Infinix Smart 20 HD
5.2/ 10 — Below average
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Full specs & detailsKey highlights
| Highlight | Huawei nova 8 SE | Infinix Smart 20 HD |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek MT6853 Dimensity 720 5G (7 nm) - standard modelMediaTek Dimensity 800U 5G (7 nm) - premium model | Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) |
| Display | 6.53″ · OLED | 6.67″ · IPS LCD · 120 Hz |
| Main camera | — | 8 MP wide (f/2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm) |
| Battery | 3,800 mAh · 66W charging | 5,000 mAh · 15W charging |
| RAM / Storage | 8GB / 128GB | 3GB / 64GB |
Which is better?
- Huawei nova 8 SE wins clearly over Infinix Smart 20 HD — 6.2 overall against 5.2.
- Category by category it is split — 2 scored categories each, with 1 tied.
- Infinix Smart 20 HD has the bigger battery — 5,000 mAh against 3,800 mAh.
- Huawei nova 8 SE charges faster — 66W wired against 15W.
Category scores
| Category | Huawei nova 8 SE | Infinix Smart 20 HD |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 5.5Better | 3.5 |
| Display | 7.4Better | 5.3 |
| Battery | 6.4 | 6.9Better |
| Software | 5.7Tie | 6.0Tie |
| Audio | 5.4 | 7.8Better |
| Camera | — | 3.5 |
| Design & Build | — | 6.2 |
| Call Quality | — | 6.2 |
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Reasons to consider
Huawei nova 8 SE
- Faster charging (66W vs 15W)
- More RAM (8 GB vs 3 GB)
- More storage (128 GB vs 64 GB)
Infinix Smart 20 HD
- Bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 3,800 mAh)
- Larger display (6.67″ vs 6.53″)
Full specifications side by side
| Specification | Huawei nova 8 SE | Infinix Smart 20 HD |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Launch status | Available | Available |
| Release date | 11 Nov 2020 | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android | Android |
| OS version | Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | Android 15, XOS 15.1 |
| Chipset (as published) | MediaTek MT6853 Dimensity 720 5G (7 nm) - standard modelMediaTek Dimensity 800U 5G (7 nm) - premium model | Unisoc T7250 (12 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 (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC3 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Huawei nova 8 SE wins clearly on Performance (5.5 vs 3.5) | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory variants (RAM/storage) | 8 GB RAM + 128 GB | 3 GB RAM + 64 GB |
| Card slot | None | Dedicated slot |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 6.53″ | 6.67″ |
| Resolution | 1,080 × 2,400 pixels | 720 × 1,600 pixels |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 700 nits |
| Huawei nova 8 SE wins clearly on Display (7.4 vs 5.3) | ||
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 3,800 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 66W | 15W |
| Infinix Smart 20 HD wins narrowly on Battery (6.4 vs 6.9) | ||
| Body & build | ||
| Dimensions | 161.1 × 74.8 × 7.5 mm | 165.6 × 77 × 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 178 g | — |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
| Colours | — | Night Pulse, Silver Dancer, Sunlike Orange |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | — |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS |
| Audio | ||
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | — | Stereo |
| Camera | ||
| Front cameras | 16 MP wide (f/2) | 8 MP wide (f/2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm) |
| Rear cameras | — | 8 MP wide (f/2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm) |
| Video (max) | — | 1440p@30fps |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | — | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
| Fingerprint | — | Side-mounted |
| Network | ||
| Network technologies | — | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Additional specifications | ||
| Main Camera · Features | LED flash, Panorama, HDR | Dual-LED flash, panorama |
| Selfie Camera · Single | 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Connectivity · Radio | No | FM radio |
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