Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate vs Huawei nova Y61
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (2025) and the Huawei nova Y61 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate leads — 52/100 vs 17/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei nova Y61 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 249g).
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
Huawei nova Y61
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher performance (25/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 249g
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate vs the Huawei nova Y61, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate scores 35 points higher (52/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate leads (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate leads (63/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate leads (80/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (63/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (80/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y61 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate | Huawei nova Y61 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9030 Pro | — | |
| AnTuTu | 1450000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | — | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 20GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 164.3×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova Y61
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y61
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova Y61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (25/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (63/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (80/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y61 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (65/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate or the Huawei nova Y61?
The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 by 35 points (52/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate and the Huawei nova Y61?
The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Huawei nova Y61 — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate or the Huawei nova Y61?
The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (63/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate or the Huawei nova Y61?
The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate leads on performance (25/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate over the Huawei nova Y61?
The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Huawei nova Y61 is a better fit for everyday use.