Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 14i vs Huawei Nova Y72S
Comparison between Huawei nova 14i and Huawei Nova Y72S: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
Huawei nova 14i and Huawei Nova Y72S have the same overall score, but the nova 14i suits buyers who want a sharper display and a larger battery. Its horizontal resolution is 1080 px against 720 px, and its battery is 7000 mAh against 6000 mAh.
The nova 14i also has 376 ppi against 260 ppi and Android 14 against Android 12. Reverse charging adds another option; both support 22.5 W fast charging.
The Nova Y72S is lighter at 207 g against 216 g. Both use the Snapdragon 680, have 8 GB of RAM and support up to 256 GB of storage; buyers seeking a lighter phone may prefer the Y72S.
Huawei nova 14i
The Huawei nova 14i is the better buy for buyers who prioritize a sharper display and a larger battery, with 376 ppi and 7000 mAh.
Huawei Nova Y72S
The Huawei Nova Y72S is the better buy for buyers who want a lighter phone: it weighs 207 g against the nova 14i’s 216 g.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 14i, ahead on Design & display and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | nova 14i | Nova Y72S |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.7 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.7 | 5.6 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.4 |
| Battery & charging | 6.7 | 6.1 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 14i, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 6,000 mAh
- Display Pixel Density
- 376 ppi
- against 260 ppi
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- against 720 px
Huawei Nova Y72S, if you care about…
- Weight
- 207 g
- against 216 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 14i | Nova Y72S |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 261,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 416 | 416 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,466 | 1,466 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four 2.4 GHz cores and four 1.9 GHz cores. | Octa-core CPU with 4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold and 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | — |
Design
| Specification | nova 14i | Nova Y72S |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 79.9 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Body Height | 171.6 mm | 168.3 mm |
| Weight | 216 g | 207 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85.6 % Best value | 84.1 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | — |
| Resistance Features | Splash Resistant, Water Resistant, Dust Resistant | — |
Battery
| Specification | nova 14i | Nova Y72S |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh Best value | 6,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 22.5 W | 22.5 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | nova 14i | Nova Y72S |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.95″ Best value | 6.75″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,376 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 376 ppi Best value | 260 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 270 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 90Hz | IPS LCD, 90Hz, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 14i | Nova Y72S |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 14i | Nova Y72S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | nova 14i | Nova Y72S |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 Best value | 12 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 14i | Nova Y72S |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Single Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 390 Mbps | 390 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nova 14i | Nova Y72S |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, EDR Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | nova 14i | Nova Y72S |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | STG-LX2 | GFY-LX1 |
