Huawei nova Y61 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 (2022) and the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 37/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Huawei nova Y61 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y61
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Huawei nova Y61 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 219g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 51 points higher (88/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y61 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (57/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y61 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×75.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y61
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y61
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Y61
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y61 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (57/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 by 51 points (88/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y61 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei nova Y61 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y61 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.