Huawei nova Y61 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 (2022) and the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 37/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000).
Huawei nova Y61
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Lighter: 188g vs 192g
- Overall rating 37/100
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 49 points higher (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova Y61 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×75.8×8.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Huawei nova Y61
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova Y61
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova Y61
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In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (85/100 vs 39/100).
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In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 by 49 points (86/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y61 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Huawei nova Y61 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y61 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Huawei nova Y61 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.