Huawei nova 5z vs Huawei nova Y61
Comparing the Huawei nova 5z (2019) and the Huawei nova Y61 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova Y61 leads — 17/100 vs 16/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y61 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova Y61 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5z doesn't.
Huawei nova 5z
Huawei nova Y61
- Faster charging: 20W vs 5W
- Lighter: 178g vs 188g
- Better camera (35/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 65/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 5z vs the Huawei nova Y61, the Huawei nova Y61 scores 1 points higher (17/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5z leads (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y61 leads (36/100 vs 12/100). 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 5z is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y61 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5z is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 5z | Huawei nova Y61 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 156.1×73.9×8.3 mm | 164.3×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 5z
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova Y61
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Huawei nova 5z
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova Y61
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 5z
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- 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 5z is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y61 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (36/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5z is a bit better (77/100 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 5z or the Huawei nova Y61?
The Huawei nova Y61 edges out the Huawei nova 5z by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5z and the Huawei nova Y61?
The Huawei nova 5z has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Huawei nova Y61 — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5z or the Huawei nova Y61?
The Huawei nova 5z leads on camera score (35/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5z over the Huawei nova Y61?
The Huawei nova 5z is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova Y61 is a better fit for everyday use.