Head to head

Huawei Nova Y72 vs Tecno Pop X 5G 

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 5 Mar 2026.

The short answer

The Huawei Nova Y72 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 72 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Huawei Nova Y72 takes it by 6.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Huawei Nova Y72 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Huawei Nova Y72 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Huawei Nova Y72 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Huawei Nova Y72 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Pop X 5G  packs a 500 mAh larger battery.
  • Huawei Nova Y72 charges 7.5W faster.
  • Huawei Nova Y72 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Huawei Nova Y72 ships with 192 GB more storage.
  • Huawei Nova Y72 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Huawei Nova Y72 if…

you care most about performance, camera, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei Nova Y72 Tecno Pop X 5G 
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 59,999 Cheaper PKR 59,999
Design & build
Release date Launching in March, 2026 April 20, 2026 (announced),
Dimensions 168.3 × 77.7 × 8.9 mm 163.7 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm (Expected)
Weight 207 g 185g (Expected) Better
Water resistance not have an official IP rating IP64 Pro
Display
Screen size 6.75 inches 6.75 Inches
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 720 x 1600 Pixels (HD+)
Panel type TFT LCD IPS LCD 120Hz
Protection Not listed basic scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset Kirin 710A (14 nm) Unisoc T7250
CPU Octa-core 4 × Cortex-A73 @ 2.0 GHz 4 × Cortex-A53 @ 1.7 GHz Octa-Core
GPU Mali-G51 MP4 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system EMUI 12 Google Play Services: Not supported (Huawei ecosystem) Android 15 ( HiOS 15)
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 128 GB / 256 GB Better 64GB
Card slot No microSD card support microSD Card Supported
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, f/1.8 (wide), autofocus 2 MP, f/2.4 (macro) LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better 13MP Dual LED Flash HDR, Panorama
Selfie camera 8 MP, f/2.0 8MP Screen Flash
Video recording 1080p @ 30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 6000 mAh Li-Po (non-removable) 6500 mAh Better
Wired charging 22.5W wired fast charging Better 15W Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby) Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.1 5.2
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint Sensor: Side-mounted Accelerometer, proximity, compass Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0 USB Type-C

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Huawei Nova Y72 or Tecno Pop X 5G ?

Huawei Nova Y72 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, memory & storage and value for money. Tecno Pop X 5G  can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Huawei Nova Y72 and Tecno Pop X 5G  in Pakistan?

Huawei Nova Y72 is listed at PKR 59,999 and Tecno Pop X 5G  at PKR 59,999. That makes Tecno Pop X 5G  cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei Nova Y72 or Tecno Pop X 5G ?

Huawei Nova Y72 scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei Nova Y72 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Tecno Pop X 5G , though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei Nova Y72 or Tecno Pop X 5G ?

Huawei Nova Y72 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei Nova Y72 runs the Kirin 710A (14 nm) while Tecno Pop X 5G  runs the Unisoc T7250.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.