HMD Vibe vs Huawei nova Y72S
The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Huawei nova Y72S (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova Y72S leads — 36/100 vs 27/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y72S has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova Y72S has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe doesn't; the HMD Vibe is noticeably lighter (186g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe
Huawei nova Y72S
What makes HMD Vibe better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 207g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Huawei nova Y72S better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 22W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe vs the Huawei nova Y72S, the Huawei nova Y72S scores 9 points higher (36/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y72S leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y72S leads (51/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y72S notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y72S notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (51/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (63/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe | Huawei nova Y72S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 22W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.2×8.4 mm | 168.3×77.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei nova Y72S
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova Y72S
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y72S
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe and Huawei nova Y72S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y72S notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y72S notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (51/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (63/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe or the Huawei nova Y72S?
The Huawei nova Y72S edges out the HMD Vibe by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe and the Huawei nova Y72S?
The HMD Vibe has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Huawei nova Y72S — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe or the Huawei nova Y72S?
The Huawei nova Y72S leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe over the Huawei nova Y72S?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Huawei nova Y72S (51/100 vs 22/100).