Huawei nova 12 vs Huawei nova Y61
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 (2023) and the Huawei nova Y61 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 17/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y61 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei nova 12 is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.9mm).
Huawei nova 12
Huawei nova Y61
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better camera (41/100 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 191g
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Huawei nova Y61, the Huawei nova 12 scores 17 points higher (34/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y61 and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Huawei nova Y61 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 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 | 60 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 164.3×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Huawei nova Y61
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y61
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (41/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y61 and the Huawei nova 12 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.
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Huawei nova Y61?
The Huawei nova 12 is noticeably better than the Huawei nova Y61 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Huawei nova Y61?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Huawei nova Y61 — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Huawei nova Y61?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Huawei nova Y61?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova Y61 is a better fit for everyday use.