Side-by-side technical data
Huawei Nova Y73 vs Huawei nova 8 5G
Comparison between Huawei Nova Y73 and Huawei nova 8 5G: 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 8 5G is the more complete choice for buyers who prioritize the display, performance, and cameras: it has a 392 ppi OLED screen, 5G, and 4K recording. The Huawei Nova Y73 is a better fit when battery capacity comes first.
Their displays are a clear divide: the Nova Y73 has a 720 × 1604 px, 264 ppi IPS LCD, while the nova 8 5G has a 1080 × 2340 px, 392 ppi OLED. The latter is also lighter at 169 g versus 203 g. Performance favors the Kirin 985 and its AnTuTu score of 467,000 over the Kirin 710A’s 223,900.
The Nova Y73 has a 6620 mAh battery and 40 W charging; the nova 8 5G pairs 3800 mAh with 66 W charging. The nova 8 5G has a 64 MP main camera with optical image stabilization and 4K video, plus an 8 MP ultrawide; the Nova Y73 has a 50 MP main camera and a 0.8 MP ultrawide. The Nova Y73 runs Android 12, while the nova 8 5G runs Android 10.
Huawei Nova Y73
The Huawei Nova Y73 is the better buy for anyone who puts its 6620 mAh battery first.
Huawei nova 8 5G
The Huawei nova 8 5G is the better buy for anyone prioritizing a sharper OLED display, 5G, and cameras that record 4K video.
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 Y73 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.4 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.1 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 5.2 | 7.6 |
| Connectivity | 5.4 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 4.8 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei Nova Y73, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,620 mAh
- against 3,800 mAh
- Battery Type
- Si-Carbon Li-Ion
- against Li-Polymer
- OS Version
- 12
- against 10
Huawei nova 8 5G, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 467,000
- against 223,900
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 392 ppi
- against 264 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Nova Y73 | 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 | 223,900 | 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 Y73 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Black, Blue, Green, White, Silver, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.6 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Body Height | 166.1 mm | 160.1 mm |
| Weight | 203 g | 169 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.3 % | 89.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Aluminium Alloy, Glass Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP64, Drop Resistant Up to 2 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Nova Y73 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,620 mAh Best value | 3,800 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | Nova Y73 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ Best value | 6.57″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,604 px | 2,340 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 264 ppi | 392 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Curved Glass | HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Nova Y73 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Nova Y73 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Nova Y73 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 Best value | 10 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Nova Y73 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 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, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct | 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 | 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 | 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 Y73 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, EDR | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Nova Y73 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | MGA-LX3 | ANG-AN00 |
