Huawei nova Y61 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 (2022) and the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 17/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei nova Y61 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 218g).
Huawei nova Y61
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 188g vs 218g
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 27/100)
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (62/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y61 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (65/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (78/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova Y61 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×75.8×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 218 g | |
| Price | — | $469 |
Huawei nova Y61
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei nova Y61
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y61
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (77/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y61 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (65/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 by 45 points (62/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y61 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova Y61 has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y61 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova Y61 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.