Huawei Nova Y91
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Huawei Nova Y91

Overall Score
47/100
GRADE D · Poor
Key Technical Specifications
Processor (CPU) 165740
Graphics (GPU) 42539
[ EXPERT VERDICT · SUMMARY ]

Huawei Nova Y91 is an engineering-tested smartphones achieving an overall rating of 47/100. It is positioned for balanced everyday compute and power efficiency.

Benchmark Performance Scores

Normalized 0–100 Scale
DeviceBenchmark Score
47/100
Rating: Poor
Gaming
13/100
Rating: Poor
Performance
26/100
Rating: Poor

Detailed Technical Specifications

Battery

Battery specifications for Huawei Nova Y91
Specification Value
Battery type Li-Po
Capacity 7000 mAh
Fast charging Yes (50% in 50 min)
Full charging time 2:00 hr
Max charge power 22.5 W
Replaceable No
Reverse charging No
Wireless charging No

Benchmarks

Benchmarks specifications for Huawei Nova Y91
Specification Value
CPU 165740
Data manipulation 5595
GPU 42539
Memory 114861
Multi-core score 1583
Photo editing 9790
Single-core score 537
Total score 416629
UX 93489
Video editing 3837
Web score 6840
Writing score 7875

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications for Huawei Nova Y91
Specification Value
2G network GSM Bands B2/B3/B5/B8
3G network WCDMA Bands B1/B2/B4/B5/B8
4G network LTE B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B13/B20/B26/B28/B66
5G support No
Bluetooth features LE
Bluetooth version 5
GPS GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Hybrid slot No
Infrared port No
Multi SIM mode Standby
NFC* Depends on the region
Number of SIM* 2
Type of SIM card Nano
USB features - Charging- USB-Storage mode- OTG
USB type USB Type-C
USB version 2
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band- Wi-Fi Direct- Wi-Fi Hotspot- Wi-Fi Display
Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
eSIM support* No

Design and build

Design and build specifications for Huawei Nova Y91
Specification Value
Colors Black, Silver
Fingerprint scanner Yes, in-button
Frame material Plastic
Height 171.6 mm (6.76 inches)
Thickness 8.9 mm (0.35 inches)
Waterproof Yes
Weight 214 g (7.55 oz)
Width 79.9 mm (3.15 inches)

Display

Display specifications for Huawei Nova Y91
Specification Value
Adaptive refresh rate No
Aspect ratio 19.89:9
Display features - DCI-P3
HDR support No
Max rated brightness 500 nits
PPI 376 ppi
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Resolution 1080 x 2376 pixels
Screen protection Tempered glass
Screen-to-body ratio 85.4%
Size 6.95 inches
Touch sampling rate 270 Hz
Type IPS LCD

Main camera

Main camera specifications for Huawei Nova Y91
Specification Value
1080p video recording Up to 30FPS
4K video recording No
8K video recording No
Aperture f/1.8
Autofocus Phase autofocus
Camera features - Bokeh mode- Pro mode
Flash LED
Image resolution 8192 x 6144
Lenses 1) Standard: 50 MP2) Depth: 2 MP
Matrix 50 megapixels
Stabilization Digital
Zoom Digital

Memory

Memory specifications for Huawei Nova Y91
Specification Value
Channels 2
Memory card MicroSD
Memory clock 2133 MHz
Memory type LPDDR4X
RAM size 6 GB
Storage size 128 GB
Storage type UFS 2.2

Other

Other specifications for Huawei Nova Y91
Specification Value
Announced May 2023
Bundled charger Yes, 22 W
Category Mid-range
Launch price (MSRP) $280
Release date June 2023
Sensors - Proximity sensor- Gyroscope- Accelerometer- Ambient light sensor- Compass- Fingerprint

Performance

Performance specifications for Huawei Nova Y91
Specification Value
Architecture - 4 cores at 1.9 GHz: Kryo 265 Silver (Cortex-A53)- 4 cores at 2.4 GHz: Kryo 265 Gold (Cortex-A73)
CPU cores 8 (4 + 4)
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
FLOPS ~285.2 GFLOPS
GPU clock 1114 MHz
GPU shading units 128
Graphics Adreno 610
Lithography process 6 nanometers
Manufacturing TSMC
Max clock 2400 MHz
Neural processor (NPU) Hexagon 686

Selfie camera

Selfie camera specifications for Huawei Nova Y91
Specification Value
Depth sensor (TOF 3D) No
Megapixels 8 megapixels
Sensor CMOS
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS

Software

Software specifications for Huawei Nova Y91
Specification Value
Operating system Android 13
ROM EMUI 13

Sound

Sound specifications for Huawei Nova Y91
Specification Value
Dolby Atmos No
FM radio No
Headphone audio jack No
Speakers Stereo

Strengths & Limitations

Key Advantages

  • Vibrant - DCI-P3 screen providing consistent color accuracy for multimedia.
  • Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 ensuring responsive multitasking, gaming throughput, and fluid app navigation.
  • High-capacity battery (7000 mAh) engineered for extended multi-day endurance under typical workloads.

Key Considerations

  • Premium feature tier reflected in higher price-to-performance curve compared to budget models.
  • Sustained peak gaming sessions may cause noticeable thermal throttling without auxiliary cooling.

Direct Competitors & Alternatives

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DeviceBenchmark score of the Huawei Nova Y91?

The Huawei Nova Y91 scores 47/100 in DeviceBenchmark testing across our standardized benchmark suite.

Is the Huawei Nova Y91 good for gaming?

The Huawei Nova Y91 has a Gaming score of 13/100 in our benchmarks.

Methodology, Provenance & Verification

Score version 2026.1 · Data verified 2026-08-26 · Source: official manufacturer datasheets and standardized reproducible benchmark suites (Geekbench 6, Cinebench R24, 3DMark).

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