Huawei nova Y61 vs Nokia XR21
Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 (2022) and the Nokia XR21 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 37/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y61 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei nova Y61 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 231g).
Huawei nova Y61
Nokia XR21
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 188g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 24/100)
- Faster charging: 33W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 9 points higher (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y61 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y61 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (57/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova Y61 | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×75.8×8.9 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Huawei nova Y61
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova Y61
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (67/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y61 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y61 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (57/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 edges out the Huawei nova Y61 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y61 and the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei nova Y61 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y61 over the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei nova Y61 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.