Huawei nova Y61 vs Redmi A1+

Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 (2022) and the Redmi A1+ (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova Y61 leads — 17/100 vs 13/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Huawei nova Y61 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A1+ doesn't.

The Huawei nova Y61 edges out the Redmi A1+ by just 4 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 A1+
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 60
Value for money 100
What makes Huawei nova Y61 better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
  • Lighter: 188g vs 192g

  • Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Redmi A1+ better?

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

Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 vs the Redmi A1+, the Huawei nova Y61 scores 4 points higher (17/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y61 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1+ 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 A1+ (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y61 is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1+ 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 A1+: The Redmi A1+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova Y61 Redmi A1+
Processor MediaTek Helio A22
AnTuTu 155362
Geekbench Single 300
Geekbench Multi 486
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 5W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 5 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 64GB 32GB
OS EMUI 12, no Google Play Services
Brightness (peak) 400 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 164.3×75.8×8.9 mm 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm
Weight 188 g 192 g
Price $80
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y61
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Redmi A1+
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y61
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Redmi A1+
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y61
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Redmi A1+
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova Y61
Price unknown
Redmi A1+
$80
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 A1+ (24/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y61 is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Redmi A1+?

The Huawei nova Y61 edges out the Redmi A1+ by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y61 and the Redmi A1+?

The Huawei nova Y61 has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Redmi A1+ — 13/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Redmi A1+?

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

Should you choose the Huawei nova Y61 over the Redmi A1+?

The Huawei nova Y61 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A1+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.