Huawei nova Y71 vs Huawei nova Y72
The Huawei nova Y71 (2023) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Huawei nova Y72 (2024) runs on the Kirin 710A. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova Y71 leads — 33/100 vs 32/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova Y72 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y71 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y71
Huawei nova Y72
What makes Huawei nova Y71 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 207g
- Better camera (31/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (37/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Huawei nova Y72 better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Overall rating 32/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y71 vs the Huawei nova Y72, the Huawei nova Y71 scores 1 points higher (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 25/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova Y71 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y71 and the Huawei nova Y72 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100. In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y71 and the Huawei nova Y72 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y71 | Huawei nova Y72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Kirin 710A | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 343622 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 318 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 1201 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | EMUI 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×77.7×9.0 mm | 168.3×77.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y71
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova Y72
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y71
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova Y72
- 6.8"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y71
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y72
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y71 and Huawei nova Y72, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 25/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova Y71 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y71 and the Huawei nova Y72 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y71 and the Huawei nova Y72 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y71 or the Huawei nova Y72?
The Huawei nova Y71 edges out the Huawei nova Y72 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y71 and the Huawei nova Y72?
The Huawei nova Y71 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Huawei nova Y72 — 32/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y71 over the Huawei nova Y72?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Huawei nova Y71 (37/100 vs 31/100).