Choosing between two phones from the same range usually comes down to one question: what am I actually giving up by picking the cheaper one? With the Huawei Nova Y63 and the Huawei Nova Y73, the answer is more nuanced than the price tag suggests.
Price and storage
The Nova Y63 sits at R2,699, while the Nova Y73 comes in at R2,799. A R100 difference on paper, but the Y73 packs 8GB of RAM against the Y63's more modest configuration, plus generous internal storage built for people who keep every photo, app, and download instead of deleting things weekly.
Everyday performance
Both phones are built for the same core use case: browsing, streaming, messaging, and the general back-and-forth of daily phone use. The Y63 handles this comfortably for most people. Where the Y73 pulls ahead is multitasking. If you're the type who has ten apps running in the background and switches between them constantly, the extra memory on the Y73 means less lag and fewer apps reloading from scratch.
Who should buy the Y63
If your phone use is mostly WhatsApp, browsing, and the occasional video, the Y63 does the job without asking you to spend more. It's the sensible pick for a first smartphone, a backup device, or anyone who wants reliable basics without extra spend.
Who should buy the Y73
If you're someone who films a lot of video, keeps a large photo library, or genuinely multitasks between apps throughout the day, the Y73's extra memory and storage heads off the slowdown you'd eventually hit on the Y63. For an extra R100, it's a small premium for meaningfully more headroom.
The bottom line
Neither phone is the wrong choice. The Y63 is the budget-conscious pick that still covers the essentials well. The Y73 is for anyone who wants a bit more breathing room without jumping up to a flagship price point.
