Huawei nova Y61 vs Samsung Galaxy A26
Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads — 32/100 vs 17/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A26 is thinner (7.7mm vs 8.9mm).
Huawei nova Y61
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Lighter: 188g vs 200g
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 50/100)
- Faster charging: 25W vs 5W
- Better camera (29/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Samsung Galaxy A26 scores 15 points higher (32/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Huawei nova Y61 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y61 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova Y61 | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×75.8×8.9 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | $182 |
Huawei nova Y61
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova Y61
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y61
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Huawei nova Y61 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y61 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (65/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably better than the Huawei nova Y61 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y61 and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei nova Y61 has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y61 over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei nova Y61 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.