Huawei nova Y61 vs Redmi 6A

Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 (2022) and the Redmi 6A (2018) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova Y61 leads — 17/100 vs 10/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y61 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei nova Y61 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 6A doesn't; the Redmi 6A is noticeably lighter (145g vs 188g).

The Huawei nova Y61 edges out the Redmi 6A by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y61
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 65
Value for money 55
Redmi 6A
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 100
What makes Huawei nova Y61 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Redmi 6A better?
  • Lighter: 145g vs 188g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 vs the Redmi 6A, the Huawei nova Y61 scores 7 points higher (17/100 vs 10/100). 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 "value for money" category, the Redmi 6A leads (100/100 vs 55/100). 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 6A (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y61 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 6A significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 6A significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova Y61: The Huawei nova Y61 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi 6A: The Redmi 6A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova Y61 Redmi 6A
Processor MediaTek Helio A22
AnTuTu 155362
Geekbench Single 300
Geekbench Multi 486
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 5.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 3000 mAh
Charging 5W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 5 MP 5 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 64GB 16GB / 32GB
OS EMUI 12, no Google Play Services
NFC yes no
Dimensions 164.3×75.8×8.9 mm 147.5×71.5×8.3 mm
Weight 188 g 145 g
Price $90
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y61
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Redmi 6A
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y61
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Redmi 6A
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y61
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Redmi 6A
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova Y61
Price unknown
Redmi 6A
$90
Detailed category analysis
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 6A (24/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y61 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (36/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 6A significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (100/100 vs 65/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 6A significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Redmi 6A?

The Huawei nova Y61 edges out the Redmi 6A by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y61 and the Redmi 6A?

The Huawei nova Y61 has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Redmi 6A — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Redmi 6A?

The Huawei nova Y61 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova Y61 over the Redmi 6A?

The Huawei nova Y61 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 6A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.