The Huawei nova Y61, launched in November 2022, is a budget-friendly smartphone that offers basic functionality with a focus on essential features.

Design

The phone has dimensions of 164.3 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.35 in) and weighs 188 g (6.63 oz). It is available in Sapphire Blue, Mint Green, and Midnight Black colors.

Software

The nova Y61 runs on EMUI 12 and does not include Google Play Services.

Hardware

The device features an octa-core CPU, though specific details about the chipset and GPU are not provided. It offers 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB of RAM and comes with 64GB or 128GB of internal storage. The phone supports expandable storage via a card slot.

Sensors

The Huawei nova Y61 includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, proximity sensor, and compass. It also has a gyro sensor.

Network

The phone supports Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) with compatibility for 2G, 3G, and 4G networks. It does not support 5G.

Display

The device sports a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels (20:9 ratio, ~269 ppi density). The display’s screen-to-body ratio is approximately 82.4%.

Camera

The rear camera setup includes a 50 MP wide camera with autofocus, a 2 MP macro camera, and a 2 MP depth sensor. The front camera is a 5 MP wide sensor. The camera features include LED flash, HDR, and panorama.

Performance

The Huawei nova Y61 scores 103,500 on AnTuTu Benchmark. It supports 30 FPS in smooth settings for both PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty Mobile.

Conclusion

The Huawei nova Y61 is suited for users seeking an affordable device with basic features and decent performance for everyday tasks. It offers a good camera setup for its price range but lacks 5G connectivity and Google Play Services.