Huawei Nova Y73

Name: Huawei Nova Y73
Brand: Huawei

Display6.67" 720 x 1604 pixels

ChipsetKirin 710A (14 nm)

Main camera50MP

Battery6620 mAh

5.9GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G bands

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66

Speed

HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced

2025, May 28

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

166.1 x 76.6 x 8.3 mm (6.54 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)

Weight

203 g (7.16 oz)

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Durability

IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) Drop resistant up to 1.8m

Display

Type

IPS LCD, 90Hz, 1000 nits (peak)

Size

6.67 inches, 107.2 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

720 x 1604 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~264 ppi density)

Platform

Android 12, EMUI 12

Chipset

Kirin 710A (14 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)

GPU

Mali-G51 MP4

Memory

Card slot

Internal

128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Modules

50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF

Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama

Video

1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Module

8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)

Features

1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes

3.5mm jack

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth

5.1, A2DP, LE

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS

NFC

Yes

Radio

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Battery

Type

Si/C Li-Ion 6620 mAh

Charging

40W wired5W reverse wired

Misc

Colors

Blue, Black

Models

MGA-LX3

GoSolo Read / what it means6 takeaways

display

90Hz IPS, 1000-nit peak brightnessThe 1000-nit peak helps reading in direct sunlight, though the 720p resolution on a 6.67-inch screen means text and icons at default zoom are noticeably coarser than a sharper phone.

performance

Kirin 710A, Mali-G51 MP4 GPUThis chipset handles everyday apps, messaging, and light gaming (2D games, lower-end 3D titles at modest settings) but will struggle with graphically demanding games or heavy multitasking.

battery

6620 mAh, roughly 1 day heavy useOn moderate use (social media, browsing, calls), expect a full day or slightly longer; heavy video or gaming will push you toward a top-up by evening.

charging

40W wired, roughly 45 to 60 minutes fullReaches zero to full in under an hour, though real-world speed depends on the charger and power delivery; 5W reverse charging barely dents another phone's battery.

camera

50MP f/1.8 main, PDAF, 1080p videoThe wide aperture and autofocus help in dim rooms and low light, but full-resolution shots are high megapixel count in a budget phone (processing can be slow); no optical zoom, so distant subjects require cropping.

durability

IP64, drop-resistant to 1.8mDust-tight and splash-resistant (not submersion), and survives a typical table-height drop; not tough enough for sustained outdoor or wet work.

GoSolo Score Breakdown

Design60

Display66

Performance44

Camera60

Battery70

Value59

GoSolo Verdict

The Nova Y73 is a large, straightforward budget phone with a bright 90Hz display that looks sharp from arm's length, but the 720p resolution and older Kirin 710A chipset keep it firmly in the entry-tier game. It suits daily calling and light browsing, not much more.

Strengths · 4

Bright 1000-nit peak display is actually useful in sunlight, a rarity at this price
50MP main camera with f/1.8 aperture and PDAF handles low-light shots better than typical budget rivals
6620 mAh battery comfortably lasts a full day on moderate use
IP64 rating and drop resistance to 1.8 m offer genuine durability for the price point

Trade-offs · 3

720p resolution on a 6.67-inch screen makes text visibly coarse next to any budget phone from last year
Kirin 710A is a step behind: struggles with even light gaming and multitasking by 2025 standards
40W charging is respectable for the class, but takes 45 to 60 minutes and rivals at similar price now hit 60W or above