Huawei nova Y71 vs Huawei nova Y73
The Huawei nova Y71 (2023) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Huawei nova Y73 (2025) runs on the Kirin 710A. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova Y73 leads — 35/100 vs 33/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y73 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova Y73 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y71 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y71
Huawei nova Y73
What makes Huawei nova Y71 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 203g
- Better camera (31/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Huawei nova Y73 better?
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y71 vs the Huawei nova Y73, the Huawei nova Y73 scores 2 points higher (35/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 25/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova Y73 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y71 and the Huawei nova Y73 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y73 is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y73 is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y71 | Huawei nova Y73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Kirin 710A | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 343622 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 318 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 1201 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6620 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 40W | |
| 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 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×77.7×9.0 mm | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y71
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova Y73
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y71
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova Y73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y71
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y73
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y71 and Huawei nova Y73, 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 Y73 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y71 and the Huawei nova Y73 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y73 is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y73 is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y71 or the Huawei nova Y73?
The Huawei nova Y73 edges out the Huawei nova Y71 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y71 and the Huawei nova Y73?
The Huawei nova Y71 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Huawei nova Y73 — 35/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y71 over the Huawei nova Y73?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Huawei nova Y73 (57/100 vs 51/100).