Huawei nova Y61vsrealme C25

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Huawei
Huawei nova Y61
nova Y61
Processor:Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 710
RAM:4GB
Storage:64GB

Quick Stats

The Huawei Nova Y61 boasts impressive battery life, lasting a full day even with heavy usage comfortably.
The Huawei Nova Y61's decent yet unimpressive 720p display falls short of expectations for its price point and competitors.
The Huawei Nova Y61's camera boasts impressive image quality, making it a standout feature of this budget-friendly smartphone.
The Huawei Nova Y61's performance is decent but not spectacular, with compromises made for gaming and demanding tasks.
realme
realme C25
C25
Processor:MediaTek Helio G70
RAM:4GB
Storage:64GB

Quick Stats

The Realme C25's impressive 27+ hour battery life is its standout feature, offering remarkable performance and convenience.
The Realme C25's display is a mixed bag, but serves its purpose well enough in the budget segment.
The camera on the Realme C25 has decent quality, but lacks low-light performance and stabilization features.
The Realme C25's performance is solid for everyday tasks but struggles with graphically intensive games and demanding apps.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
Huawei nova Y61
2.20 GHz
realme C25
2 GHz

RAM

Tie
Huawei nova Y61
4GB
realme C25
4GB

Storage

Tie
Huawei nova Y61
64GB
realme C25
64GB

Weight

Winner
Huawei nova Y61
188g
realme C25
209g
Rank
Huawei nova Y61
Winner
#736
realme C25
#797
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Huawei nova Y61
#733
Winner
realme C25
#778
Design
Huawei nova Y61
#559
Winner
realme C25
#846
Display
Huawei nova Y61
#758
Winner
realme C25
#784
Performance
Huawei nova Y61
#712
Winner
realme C25
#756
Battery
Huawei nova Y61
#695
Winner
realme C25
#773
Camera
Huawei nova Y61
#575
Winner
realme C25
#699
item_phones_categoryId
Huawei nova Y61
#1
Tie
realme C25
#1
Tie

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Huawei Huawei nova Y61
realme realme C25
Model
Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 710
MediaTek Helio G70
CPU
4x Cortex, A73 2.2 GHz + 4x Cortex, A53 1.7 GHz
2x Cortex, A75 2.0 GHz + 6x Cortex, A55 1.7 GHz
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
12
12
Frequency
2.20
2
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
ARM Mali-G51 MP4
ARM Mali-G52 MC2 820MHz
RAM
4
4
Type
N/A
LPDDR4X RAM
Capacity
64
64
Type
N/A
eMMC 5.1 Storage
Fingerprint security
Yes, on the side
Yes, in the back
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
No
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Gravity sensor
Yes
Yes
Geomagnetic sensor
N/A
Yes
Audio
N/A
N/A
Antutu Score
255000
194000
Antutu Version
Antutu v10
Antutu v8
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 60% of devices
Overall performance better than 55% of devices
Cooling system
No
No
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
N/A
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Huawei nova Y61

Strengths

It has a modern looking design, great cameras, and fantastic battery life.
The phone looks sleek and modern, with a boxy shape similar to the iPhone's design.
The cameras can get some very decent shots in good lighting conditions, and the colors are sharp and relatively accurate.
The fingerprint sensor is very fast and accurate, and is conveniently placed for easy access.
The phone has a huge 6.52 inch display with a high screen to body ratio, making it ideal for media consumption.

Weaknesses

The display only has a 720p 60hz refresh rate, which may not be suitable for heavy gamers.
There is no option for a 1080p 90hz screen, which would have been nice at this price point.
The phone's software can be daunting to use if you're new to it, but installing a third-party launcher can help make it more user-friendly.
Day-to-day performance is good, but gaming may require lower settings for smooth gameplay.
The phone's processor and RAM are not top-of-the-line, which may affect overall performance.

realme C25

Strengths

A huge 6,000 milliamp hour battery for all-day usage
A decent 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with accurate colors and sharp images
Affordable price tag at 7490 pesos (with ongoing promo of 5,590 pesos)
Fast charging support and reverse wire charging capability
Decent performance for basic tasks like browsing and social media usage
Clean and easy-to-use MIUI skin with Android 11 operating system

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Read Full Reviews

Huawei nova Y61

The Huawei Nova Y61 is the latest addition to the company's popular Nova series, bridging the gap between affordable smartphones and mid-range devices. With its sleek design, impressive cameras, and long-lasting battery life, this phone seems to tick all the right boxes. At a price point of 3000 Rands, it offers great value for money, cramming in essential features with minimal compromises. In this review, we'll put the Nova Y61 through its paces, examining its performance, camera capabilities, and overall user experience to see if it's worth considering for your next smartphone purchase.

realme C25

The Realme C25 is a solid contender in the smartphone space, offering a huge 6,000mAh battery, decent screen, and an affordable price tag. The device has a similar design to its older brother, Luminarso 38, with a square camera cutout and rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The back panel features a rigid texture that resembles brushed metal, making it resistant to fingerprint smudges. The Realme C25 packs a triple camera setup, including a 48MP primary lens, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. While the camera quality is decent in well-lit conditions, it struggles in low-light situations and produces over-sharpened images with excessive saturation. Under the hood, the device runs on Android 11 with RealmeUI 2.0, powered by a Mediatek Helio G70 CPU, Mali-G52 GPU, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage. While it handles basic tasks like web browsing without issues, gaming performance is marred by slight hiccups when playing graphically intensive games. The 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1600x720 pixels offers decent visuals, but the screen's brightness could be improved. The device also supports 18W fast charging and reverse wireless charging. Priced at PHP 7,490, the Realme C25 is an attractive option for those seeking a budget-friendly smartphone with a long-lasting battery and decent performance. However, its camera capabilities are a letdown, and gaming enthusiasts might find it wanting in certain areas.

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