Huawei nova 10 Youth vs Huawei nova Y61

Comparing the Huawei nova 10 Youth (2023) and the Huawei nova Y61 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 10 Youth leads — 25/100 vs 17/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y61 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova Y61 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10 Youth doesn't; the Huawei nova 10 Youth is thinner (7.9mm vs 8.9mm).

The Huawei nova 10 Youth edges out the Huawei nova Y61 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 41
Battery 23
Design 61
Value for money 55
Huawei nova Y61
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei nova 10 Youth better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Huawei nova Y61 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Lighter: 188g vs 191g

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 10 Youth vs the Huawei nova Y61, the Huawei nova 10 Youth scores 8 points higher (25/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth leads (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y61 leads (36/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y61 is a bit better (36/100 vs 23/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y61 and the Huawei nova 10 Youth are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei nova 10 Youth: The Huawei nova 10 Youth is a better fit for everyday use.
Huawei nova Y61: The Huawei nova Y61 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 10 Youth Huawei nova Y61
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2388 720x1600
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 5W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 EMUI 12, no Google Play Services
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm 164.3×75.8×8.9 mm
Weight 191 g 188 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Huawei nova Y61
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Huawei nova Y61
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
23
battery
Huawei nova Y61
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (41/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y61 is a bit better (36/100 vs 23/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y61 and the Huawei nova 10 Youth are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Huawei nova Y61?

The Huawei nova 10 Youth edges out the Huawei nova Y61 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 Youth and the Huawei nova Y61?

The Huawei nova 10 Youth has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Huawei nova Y61 — 17/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Huawei nova Y61?

The Huawei nova 10 Youth leads on camera score (41/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 Youth over the Huawei nova Y61?

The Huawei nova 10 Youth is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova Y61 is a better fit for everyday use.