Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova Y72 vs Huawei nova 6 5G
Comparison between Huawei nova Y72 and Huawei nova 6 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 6 5G, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | nova Y72 | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.5 | 5.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.8 | 6.1 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 7.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 6.1 | 4.5 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova Y72, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 4,200 mAh
- OS Version
- 12
- against 10
- Audio Features
- Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, EDR
- against A2DP, LE, EDR, Loudspeaker
Huawei nova 6 5G, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 650,833
- against 130,000
- Display Technology
- IPS LCD
- against TFT LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 401 ppi
- against 260 ppi
- Fast Charge Power
- 40 W
- against 22.5 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova Y72 | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei Kirin 710A | Huawei Kirin 990 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 7 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-G51 MP4 | Mali-G76 MP16 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 3.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.86 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 130,000 | 650,833 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 319 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,125 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A73 cores and four Cortex-A53 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2×2.86 GHz Cortex-A76, 2×2.09 GHz Cortex-A76, and 4×1.86 GHz Cortex-A55. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | nova Y72 | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green | Black, Blue, Red, Purple, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm Best value | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 77.7 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 168.3 mm | 162.7 mm |
| Weight | 207 g Best value | 212 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.1 % | 84.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 9 mm |
Battery
| Specification | nova Y72 | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh Best value | 4,200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 22.5 W | 40 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | nova Y72 | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | TFT LCD | IPS LCD Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.75″ Best value | 6.57″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 260 ppi | 401 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Always-On Display, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | Hole-Punch Notch, LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | nova Y72 | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | nova Y72 | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | nova Y72 | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 Best value | 10 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova Y72 | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B34, 3G UMTS B39, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | 2,300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 1,250 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | nova Y72 | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, EDR Best value | A2DP, LE, EDR, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | nova Y72 | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | MGA-LX3 | WLZ-AN00, WLZ-TN00 |
