Huawei nova Y61 vs Tecno Pova Curve

Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 (2022) and the Tecno Pova Curve (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova Curve leads — 37/100 vs 17/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Curve has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Pova Curve is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.9mm).

The Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 by 20 points (37/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y61
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 65
Value for money 55
Tecno Pova Curve
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 35
Battery 49
Design 63
Value for money 95
What makes Huawei nova Y61 better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 189g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Curve better?
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 vs the Tecno Pova Curve, the Tecno Pova Curve scores 20 points higher (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (49/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Huawei nova Y61 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (49/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y61 and the Tecno Pova Curve are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (95/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova Y61: The Huawei nova Y61 is a better fit for everyday use.
Tecno Pova Curve: The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova Y61 Tecno Pova Curve
Processor Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
AnTuTu 877641
Geekbench Single 1011
Geekbench Multi 2813
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2436
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5500 mAh
Charging 5W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 64 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
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 164.3×75.8×8.9 mm 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm
Weight 188 g 189 g
Price $219
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y61
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Tecno Pova Curve
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y61
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Tecno Pova Curve
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2436
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y61
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Tecno Pova Curve
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova Y61
Price unknown
Tecno Pova Curve
$219
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Huawei nova Y61 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (49/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y61 and the Tecno Pova Curve are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (95/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Tecno Pova Curve?

The Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 by 20 points (37/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y61 and the Tecno Pova Curve?

The Huawei nova Y61 has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Tecno Pova Curve — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Tecno Pova Curve?

The Tecno Pova Curve leads on camera score (35/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova Y61 over the Tecno Pova Curve?

The Huawei nova Y61 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.