Huawei nova Y60 vs Samsung Galaxy S25+

The Huawei nova Y60 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads — 71/100 vs 25/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y60 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,219,688 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y60 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 9.2mm).

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 by 46 points (71/100 vs 25/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei nova Y60

Performance 19
Display 33
Camera 12
Battery 43
Portability 55
Value for money —

Samsung Galaxy S25+

Performance 92
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52

What makes Huawei nova Y60 better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
  • Lighter: 185g vs 190g

  • Overall rating 25/100

What makes Samsung Galaxy S25+ better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3219688 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 828
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 55/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova Y60 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25+, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ scores 46 points higher (71/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (40/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (40/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (72/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy S25+: The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei nova Y60 Samsung Galaxy S25+
Processor MediaTek Helio P35 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 199111 3219688
Geekbench Single 476 3050
Geekbench Multi 828 9700
Display 6.6" 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 720x1600 3120x1440
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4900 mAh
Charging 5W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 8 MP 12 MP
RAM — 12GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10 Q Android 15 / One UI 7
Brightness (peak) — 2600 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 165.2×76.0×9.2 mm 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 185 g 190 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Huawei nova Y60

  • Main: 13MP
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera

Samsung Galaxy S25+

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera

Display comparison

Huawei nova Y60

  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
33
display

Samsung Galaxy S25+

  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Huawei nova Y60

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Samsung Galaxy S25+

  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei nova Y60 and Samsung Galaxy S25+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei nova Y60 MediaTek Helio P35
25/100
199111 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S25+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 +93.8%
3219688 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads Huawei nova Y60 by 93.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei nova Y60

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy S25+

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (92/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (89/100 vs 33/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (40/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (72/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei nova Y60 or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 by 46 points (71/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y60 and the Samsung Galaxy S25+?

The Huawei nova Y60 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y60 or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y60 or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova Y60 over the Samsung Galaxy S25+?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.