Huawei nova Y61 vs Poco M6 Plus

Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 (2022) and the Poco M6 Plus (2024) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M6 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 17/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M6 Plus has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei nova Y61 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 Plus doesn't; the Huawei nova Y61 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).

The Poco M6 Plus is noticeably better than the Huawei nova Y61 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y61
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 65
Value for money 55
Poco M6 Plus
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei nova Y61 better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 205g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Poco M6 Plus better?
  • Bigger battery: 5030 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 vs the Poco M6 Plus, the Poco M6 Plus scores 15 points higher (32/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus leads (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y61 notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei nova Y61: The Huawei nova Y61 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco M6 Plus: The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova Y61 Poco M6 Plus
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5030 mAh
Charging 5W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Front camera 5 MP 13 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 64GB 128GB
OS EMUI 12, no Google Play Services Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP53
Dimensions 164.3×75.8×8.9 mm 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 188 g 205 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y61
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Poco M6 Plus
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y61
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Poco M6 Plus
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y61
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Poco M6 Plus
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y61 notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (65/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Poco M6 Plus?

The Poco M6 Plus is noticeably better than the Huawei nova Y61 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y61 and the Poco M6 Plus?

The Huawei nova Y61 has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Poco M6 Plus — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Poco M6 Plus?

The Poco M6 Plus leads on camera score (37/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova Y61 over the Poco M6 Plus?

The Huawei nova Y61 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.