Huawei nova Y61 vs Realme GT 8
Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 (2022) and the Realme GT 8 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 37/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei nova Y61 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 209g).
Huawei nova Y61
Realme GT 8
- Lighter: 188g vs 209g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 43 points higher (80/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (98/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y61 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova Y61 | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×75.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Huawei nova Y61
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova Y61
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova Y61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei nova Y61
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In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (98/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y61 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 by 43 points (80/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y61 and the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei nova Y61 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y61 over the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei nova Y61 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.