Huawei nova 12 Pro vs Huawei nova Y61
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 Pro (2023) and the Huawei nova Y61 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 Pro leads — 35/100 vs 17/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y61 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei nova 12 Pro is thinner (7.7mm vs 8.9mm).
Huawei nova 12 Pro
Huawei nova Y61
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 188g vs 201g
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 Pro vs the Huawei nova Y61, the Huawei nova 12 Pro scores 18 points higher (35/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro leads (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro and the Huawei nova Y61 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y61 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 Pro | Huawei nova Y61 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | — | |
| AnTuTu | 1117236 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2776 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.0×7.7 mm | 164.3×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova Y61
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y61
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro and the Huawei nova Y61 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y61 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (65/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 Pro or the Huawei nova Y61?
The Huawei nova 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei nova Y61 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 Pro and the Huawei nova Y61?
The Huawei nova 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Huawei nova Y61 — 17/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 Pro or the Huawei nova Y61?
The Huawei nova 12 Pro leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 Pro over the Huawei nova Y61?
The Huawei nova 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova Y61 is a better fit for everyday use.