ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Huawei nova Y74
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) and the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads — 71/100 vs 42/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 5500); the Huawei nova Y74 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 225g).
ASUS ROG Phone 8
Huawei nova Y74
- Faster charging: 65W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 5500 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 225g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the Huawei nova Y74, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 scores 29 points higher (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (50/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | Huawei nova Y74 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 2313311 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 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 | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | 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 | 225 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y74
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In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (50/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Huawei nova Y74?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 by 29 points (71/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Huawei nova Y74?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Huawei nova Y74 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Huawei nova Y74?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the Huawei nova Y74?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use.