Huawei nova 5 vs Huawei nova Y61
Comparing the Huawei nova 5 (2019) and the Huawei nova Y61 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova Y61 leads — 17/100 vs 15/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y61 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova Y61 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5 doesn't; the Huawei nova 5 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 188g).
Huawei nova 5
Huawei nova Y61
- Faster charging: 40W vs 5W
- Lighter: 171g vs 188g
- Better camera (32/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 65/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 5/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 5 vs the Huawei nova Y61, the Huawei nova Y61 scores 2 points higher (17/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y61 leads (36/100 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 5 is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y61 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (36/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 5 | Huawei nova Y61 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×74.8×7.3 mm | 164.3×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 5
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova Y61
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Huawei nova 5
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova Y61
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 5
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- 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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5 is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y61 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (36/100 vs 5/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (86/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5 or the Huawei nova Y61?
The Huawei nova Y61 edges out the Huawei nova 5 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5 and the Huawei nova Y61?
The Huawei nova 5 has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Huawei nova Y61 — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5 or the Huawei nova Y61?
The Huawei nova 5 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5 over the Huawei nova Y61?
The Huawei nova 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova Y61 is a better fit for everyday use.