ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Huawei nova Y74
Comparing the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) and the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 62/100 vs 24/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 5500).
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
Huawei nova Y74
- Faster charging: 65W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 5500 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 220g
- Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 25/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Huawei nova Y74, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 38 points higher (62/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (52/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Huawei nova Y74 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y74 is a bit better (37/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra | 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 | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6620 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 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 | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 210 g | |
| Price | — | — |
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (52/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Huawei nova Y74 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y74 is a bit better (37/100 vs 25/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei nova Y74?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 by 38 points (62/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Huawei nova Y74?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Huawei nova Y74 — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei nova Y74?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (52/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei nova Y74?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Huawei nova Y74?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use.