Huawei Nova Y63 VS Huawei Nova Y72S

In terms of Design, the Huawei Nova Y63 and Nova Y72S are, by every measurable dimension, identical. Both share the exact same weight of 207 g, thickness of 8.9 mm, width of 77.7 mm, and height of 168.3 mm, resulting in the same volumetric footprint of 116.38 cm³. In practice, a user picking up either device would find them physically indistinguishable — the same heft in hand, the same reach required to navigate the screen, and the same pocket or bag profile.

Neither device offers a rugged build or a foldable form factor, placing both squarely in the category of standard, everyday smartphones without specialized durability certifications or cutting-edge flexible display technology. At 207 g, both sit on the heavier side for a mid-range handset, which may be noticeable during extended one-handed use, though the slim 8.9 mm profile helps maintain a sleek, modern feel in the hand.

This group results in a complete tie. There is no design-based reason to prefer one model over the other — every physical attribute provided is perfectly matched. The decision between these two devices will need to rest entirely on differences found in other specification categories.

Both the Nova Y63 and Nova Y72S feature an identical 6.75-inch LCD IPS panel running at a 720 x 1600 px resolution, translating to 260 ppi. For a screen of this size, 260 ppi sits at the lower end of sharpness — text and images will appear adequately clear at normal viewing distances, but users coming from a 1080p display may notice a softness, particularly when reading fine print or viewing detailed images up close.

A shared 90Hz refresh rate is a meaningful inclusion at this tier, delivering noticeably smoother scrolling and UI animations compared to a standard 60Hz panel. Neither device supports premium HDR formats or Dolby Vision, which is expected at this price segment, and the absence of branded damage-resistant glass means both screens are equally susceptible to scratches without a screen protector. The presence of Always-On Display on both models adds a practical convenience for glancing at notifications and time without fully waking the screen.

Much like the Design category, this group ends in a definitive tie — every display specification is a perfect match across both devices. No advantage exists here for either the Y63 or the Y72S, and display preference cannot serve as a differentiator in this comparison.

Under the hood, both phones are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G — a 6nm chip with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 610 GPU. The Geekbench scores confirm what the shared silicon implies: raw processing power is completely equal between the two, with identical multi-core and single-core results across both Geekbench 5 and 6. For everyday tasks like browsing, social media, and light multitasking, both devices will feel the same.

Where the Nova Y72S pulls ahead is in memory and storage. Its 8GB of RAM versus the Y63's 4GB is a practically significant gap — more RAM means more apps can remain active in the background without being force-closed, smoother multitasking, and greater headroom as software grows more demanding over time. Similarly, the Y72S ships with 256GB of internal storage compared to the Y63's 128GB, doubling the space available for apps, photos, videos, and offline content without relying on external expansion.

The Nova Y72S holds a clear edge in this category. While the processor and GPU performance are identical, the doubled RAM and storage meaningfully improve the day-to-day experience and long-term usability of the Y72S over the Y63.

The camera systems on the Nova Y63 and Nova Y72S are, without exception, identical. Both feature a dual-lens rear setup led by a 50MP main shooter paired with a 2MP depth sensor, an 8MP front camera, and a maximum video resolution of 1080p at 30fps. The 50MP sensor provides sufficient resolution for detailed stills and flexible cropping, though the absence of optical image stabilization means handheld shots in low light or motion scenarios will rely entirely on software compensation.

On the feature side, both devices offer a well-rounded manual controls suite — including manual ISO, manual exposure, and manual focus — alongside phase-detection autofocus, continuous autofocus during video, HDR mode, slow-motion recording, and timelapse. These are genuinely useful tools for users who want more creative control beyond point-and-shoot. Notably, neither model supports optical zoom, RAW capture, or dual-tone flash, which are limitations shared equally across both.

This category is another complete tie. Every hardware specification and software feature is mirrored across the Y63 and Y72S. Camera capability offers no basis for choosing one over the other.

Running Android 12 on both devices, the Nova Y63 and Nova Y72S offer an identical software experience. Android 12 brings a mature privacy framework to the table — both phones include location privacy options, camera and microphone access controls, app tracking blocking, and clipboard warnings, giving users a reasonable degree of control over their personal data without any difference between the two models.

The feature set shared across both is fairly well-rounded for the segment: dark mode, dynamic theming, split-screen multitasking, Picture-in-Picture, customizable notifications, offline voice recognition, and Live Text all make the cut. Worth noting is that neither device receives direct OS updates, meaning future Android version upgrades are not guaranteed through official channels — a shared limitation that prospective buyers should weigh regardless of which model they choose.

Once again, this group produces a tie. The operating system, its feature set, and its privacy capabilities are perfectly mirrored across the Y63 and Y72S. Software experience provides no differentiating factor between these two devices.

A 6000 mAh battery is a genuinely strong capacity figure — well above the typical 5000 mAh found in most mid-range phones — and both the Nova Y63 and Nova Y72S carry it equally. In practical terms, this level of capacity is well-suited for heavy daily users, comfortably targeting multi-day battery life under moderate usage and reducing the frequency of top-ups for those who rely heavily on their device throughout the day.

Replenishing that large battery is handled by 22.5W fast charging on both models, and both ship with a charger included in the box. While 22.5W is not the fastest charging speed available in the broader smartphone market, it represents a reasonable balance for a battery of this size. Neither device supports wireless charging, which is a shared omission but an unsurprising one at this price tier.

Battery life is one area where this comparison could have produced a meaningful difference, but it does not — every specification is once again identical, making this category a clear tie. Both phones offer the same endurance potential and the same replenishment speed, giving neither device an advantage.

Audio is perhaps the most constrained category in this comparison. Neither the Nova Y63 nor the Nova Y72S includes a 3.5mm headphone jack, meaning wired audio requires a USB-C adapter — an extra step that may frustrate users who prefer traditional wired headphones. More notably, neither device offers stereo speakers, so media playback through the built-in speaker will be mono, limiting the sense of spatial sound when watching videos or listening to music without headphones.

For wireless audio enthusiasts, the picture is equally sparse. Both phones lack support for any high-quality Bluetooth audio codec — no aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, or any of their variants. This means audio streamed over Bluetooth to wireless headphones will be limited to standard codec quality, which may be perceptible as a reduction in fidelity compared to devices that support higher-resolution wireless audio transmission. There is also no FM radio on either model.

This group results in a tie — but one where both devices share the same set of meaningful absences rather than strengths. Audio-focused buyers will find neither model particularly compelling, and this category does nothing to differentiate the Y63 from the Y72S.

Connectivity on both the Nova Y63 and Nova Y72S follows the same pattern seen throughout this comparison — complete parity across every specification. Both support Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and Bluetooth 5, which together provide reliable wireless performance for streaming, file transfers, and peripheral pairing. Neither device offers 5G, capping cellular speeds at 4G LTE with matching download and upload throughputs. For users in markets where 5G coverage remains limited, this is unlikely to be a dealbreaker, but it is a shared ceiling worth acknowledging for longer-term ownership.

On the features side, the inclusion of NFC on both models is a meaningful practical highlight, enabling contactless payments and quick device pairing. A fingerprint scanner, GPS with Galileo support, gyroscope, accelerometer, and compass round out a solid everyday sensor suite on both phones. Neither model includes an external memory slot, which reinforces why the storage difference identified in the Performance category remains the most consequential hardware distinction between the two.

Unsurprisingly, this category ends in a tie. Every connectivity standard, sensor, and feature is shared equally between the Y63 and Y72S. There is no advantage to be found here for either device.

The Miscellaneous category covers a handful of specialized hardware traits, and the Nova Y63 and Nova Y72S share identical answers across all of them. Both include a video light — essentially the rear flash doubling as a torch during video recording — a useful practical feature for capturing footage in dim environments without a separate light source.

Neither device features a sapphire glass display, a curved screen, or an e-paper panel. The absence of these is entirely expected at this segment; sapphire glass and curved displays are premium-tier inclusions, and e-paper screens serve niche use cases well outside the scope of a general-purpose mid-range smartphone. These omissions carry no practical consequence for the target audience of either phone.

With all four data points matching exactly, this group is a tie. The Miscellaneous specifications add no distinguishing factor between the Y63 and Y72S, consistent with the pattern seen across nearly every category in this comparison. The only meaningful hardware differentiator between these two devices remains the RAM and storage advantage held by the Nova Y72S.