Huawei nova Y60 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Huawei nova Y60 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 25/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y60 doesn't; the Huawei nova Y60 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y60
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova Y60 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 218g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 828
- Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y60 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 55 points higher (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (88/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y60 is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y60 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3128552 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y60
- Main: 13MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y60
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y60
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y60 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Huawei nova Y60 by 93.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova Y60
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (92/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (88/100 vs 33/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (81/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y60 is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y60 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 by 55 points (80/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y60 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Huawei nova Y60 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y60 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y60 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y60 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.