Huawei nova Y61 vs Redmi 6
Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 (2022) and the Redmi 6 (2018) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova Y61 leads — 17/100 vs 7/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y61 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Huawei nova Y61 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 6 doesn't; the Redmi 6 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 188g).
Huawei nova Y61
Redmi 6
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 146g vs 188g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 vs the Redmi 6, the Huawei nova Y61 scores 10 points higher (17/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y61 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y61 leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y61 notably outperforms the Redmi 6 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y61 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova Y61 | Redmi 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 156818 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 723 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 8.1 (Oreo); ; MIUI 9 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×75.8×8.9 mm | 147.5×71.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 146 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova Y61
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi 6
- Main: 12MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Huawei nova Y61
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi 6
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova Y61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 6
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y61 notably outperforms the Redmi 6 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y61 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (100/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Redmi 6?
The Huawei nova Y61 is noticeably better than the Redmi 6 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y61 and the Redmi 6?
The Huawei nova Y61 has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Redmi 6 — 7/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Redmi 6?
The Huawei nova Y61 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y61 over the Redmi 6?
The Huawei nova Y61 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 6 is a better fit for everyday use.