Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova Y72 vs Huawei nova 8 5G
Comparison between Huawei nova Y72 and Huawei nova 8 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 8 5G, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | nova Y72 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.5 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.8 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 7.6 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 6.1 | 4.8 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova Y72, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 3,800 mAh
- OS Version
- 12
- against 10
Huawei nova 8 5G, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 467,000
- against 130,000
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against TFT LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 392 ppi
- against 260 ppi
- Weight
- 169 g
- against 207 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova Y72 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei Kirin 710A | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 985 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 7 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-G51 MP4 | Mali-G77 (8-core) |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.58 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 130,000 | 467,000 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 1 Cortex-A76 core at 2.58 GHz, 3 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.40 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.84 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | nova Y72 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green | Black, Blue, Green, White, Silver, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.7 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Body Height | 168.3 mm | 160.1 mm |
| Weight | 207 g | 169 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.1 % | 89.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Aluminium Alloy, Glass Best value |
Battery
| Specification | nova Y72 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh Best value | 3,800 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 22.5 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable Best value |
Display
| Specification | nova Y72 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | TFT LCD | OLED 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 | 2,340 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 260 ppi | 392 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Always-On Display, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | nova Y72 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova Y72 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | nova Y72 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 Best value | 10 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova Y72 | nova 8 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, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B6, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B9, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n83, 5G NR n84 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, 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 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| 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 |
| 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 | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | nova Y72 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, EDR | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | nova Y72 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | MGA-LX3 | ANG-AN00 |
