ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Huawei nova Y74
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 (2024) and the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads — 59/100 vs 24/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 5800); the Huawei nova Y74 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 227g).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
Huawei nova Y74
- Faster charging: 65W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 5800 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 16/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 vs the Huawei nova Y74, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 scores 35 points higher (59/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 (37/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 | Huawei nova Y74 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | — | |
| AnTuTu | 2760000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 6620 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | EMUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 210 g | |
| Price | — | — |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (39/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 (37/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 or the Huawei nova Y74?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 by 35 points (59/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 and the Huawei nova Y74?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Huawei nova Y74 — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 or the Huawei nova Y74?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 or the Huawei nova Y74?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 over the Huawei nova Y74?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use.