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Huawei Nova Y72S vs Huawei Nova Y73
Comparison between Huawei Nova Y72S and Huawei Nova Y73: 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
The Huawei Nova Y73 is the more complete pick for camera and battery priorities: it adds an ultrawide camera and pairs a 6620 mAh battery with 40 W charging. The Huawei Nova Y72S is the better fit for performance, with stronger Geekbench 6 results.
The Nova Y72S uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 and scores 416 in Geekbench 6 single-core and 1466 in multi-core; the Nova Y73 has a Huawei Kirin 710A and scores 319 and 1125, respectively. For photography, the Nova Y73 adds an ultrawide camera that the Nova Y72S lacks.
The Nova Y73 has a 6620 mAh battery and 40 W charging, versus 6000 mAh and 22.5 W for the Nova Y72S. Both share a 90 Hz IPS LCD, 8 GB of RAM and Android 12; the Nova Y73 also supports reverse charging.
Huawei Nova Y72S
The Huawei Nova Y72S is the better buy for performance-focused buyers: its Snapdragon 680 outscored the Kirin 710A in Geekbench 6.
Huawei Nova Y73
The Huawei Nova Y73 is the better buy for anyone who wants an ultrawide camera and a larger battery with faster charging.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei Nova Y73, ahead on Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Nova Y72S | Nova Y73 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.7 | 4.1 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 5.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Battery & charging | 6.1 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei Nova Y72S, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 416
- against 319
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,466
- against 1,125
Huawei Nova Y73, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,620 mAh
- against 6,000 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Fast Charge Power
- 40 W
- against 22.5 W
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging
- against Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Nova Y72S | Nova Y73 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Huawei Kirin 710A |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | ARM Mali-G51 MP4 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 223,900 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 416 Best value | 319 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,466 Best value | 1,125 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold and 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver cores. | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A73 cores and four Cortex-A53 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| AnTuTu version | — | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Nova Y72S | Nova Y73 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Black | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.7 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Body Height | 168.3 mm | 166.1 mm |
| Weight | 207 g | 203 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.1 % | 84.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP64, Drop Resistant Up to 2 m |
Battery
| Specification | Nova Y72S | Nova Y73 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 6,620 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | — | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 22.5 W | 40 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging Best value |
Display
| Specification | Nova Y72S | Nova Y73 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.75″ Best value | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,604 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 260 ppi | 264 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, 90Hz, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Curved Glass |
Sensors
| Specification | Nova Y72S | Nova Y73 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Nova Y72S | Nova Y73 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Nova Y72S | Nova Y73 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 12 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Nova Y72S | Nova Y73 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, 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 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 390 Mbps | 600 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Nova Y72S | Nova Y73 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, EDR Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Nova Y72S | Nova Y73 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | GFY-LX1 | MGA-LX3 |
