Huawei nova Y61 vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 (2022) and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads — 49/100 vs 17/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y61 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Huawei nova Y61 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 225g).
Huawei nova Y61
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 18/100)
- Faster charging: 67W vs 5W
- Higher performance (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 32 points higher (49/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (70/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y61 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (65/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova Y61 | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 67W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×75.8×8.9 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 225 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova Y61
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova Y61
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (24/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (70/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y61 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (65/100 vs 18/100).
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 Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 by 32 points (49/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y61 and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Huawei nova Y61 has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on performance (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y61 over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Huawei nova Y61 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.