Huawei nova 3 vs Huawei nova Y70 Plus
Comparing the Huawei nova 3 (2018) and the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus leads — 18/100 vs 9/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y70 Plus has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 16 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei nova 3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus doesn't; the Huawei nova 3 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 199g).
Huawei nova 3
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- Faster charging: 18W vs 5W
- Lighter: 166g vs 199g
- Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 51/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3750 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (25/100 vs 8/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 5/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 3 vs the Huawei nova Y70 Plus, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus scores 9 points higher (18/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus leads (25/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus leads (45/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (25/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (45/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 3 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 3 | Huawei nova Y70 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 8TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×73.7×7.3 mm | 168.3×77.7×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 199 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 3
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 3
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 3
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- 6000 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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (25/100 vs 8/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (45/100 vs 5/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 3 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (92/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei nova 3 or the Huawei nova Y70 Plus?
The Huawei nova Y70 Plus edges out the Huawei nova 3 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 3 and the Huawei nova Y70 Plus?
The Huawei nova 3 has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 3 or the Huawei nova Y70 Plus?
The Huawei nova Y70 Plus leads on camera score (25/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 3 over the Huawei nova Y70 Plus?
The Huawei nova 3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova Y70 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.