Huawei nova Y61 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 (2022) and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 37/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Huawei nova Y61 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 235g).

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 by 55 points (92/100 vs 37/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei nova Y61

Performance —
Display 39
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 82
Camera 100
Battery 92
Portability 33
Value for money 96

What makes Huawei nova Y61 better?

  • Lighter: 188g vs 235g

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 33/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?

  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 39/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 55 points higher (92/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y61 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (57/100 vs 33/100).

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei nova Y61 Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Processor — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu — 5001234
Geekbench Single — 4327
Geekbench Multi — 12873
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1208x2624
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8500 mAh
Charging 5W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 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 17
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.3×75.8×8.9 mm 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm
Weight 188 g 235 g
Launch price — $986

Camera comparison

Huawei nova Y61

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
100
camera

Display comparison

Huawei nova Y61

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1208x2624
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Huawei nova Y61

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei nova Y61

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

$986

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (82/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (100/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (92/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y61 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (57/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 by 55 points (92/100 vs 37/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y61 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Huawei nova Y61 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova Y61 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.