Google Pixel 7a vs Huawei nova Y74

Comparing the Google Pixel 7a (2023) and the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 7a leads — 38/100 vs 24/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 7a is noticeably lighter (193g vs 210g).

The Google Pixel 7a is noticeably better than the Huawei nova Y74 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 7a
Performance 12
Display 50
Camera 67
Battery 22
Design 58
Value for money 97
Huawei nova Y74
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 53
Design 37
Value for money 55
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 193g vs 210g

  • Higher performance (12/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Huawei nova Y74 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6620 vs 4385 mAh
  • Faster charging: 40W vs 18W

  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Huawei nova Y74, the Google Pixel 7a scores 14 points higher (38/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (67/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 leads (53/100 vs 22/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (67/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (53/100 vs 22/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (97/100 vs 55/100).

Google Pixel 7a: The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Huawei nova Y74: The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 7a Huawei nova Y74
Processor Google Tensor G2
AnTuTu 1194673
Geekbench Single 1459
Geekbench Multi 3451
Display 6.1" OLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1604
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4385 mAh 6620 mAh
Charging 18W 40W
Wireless charging 5W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 133
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades EMUI 12
Brightness (peak) 850 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm
Weight 193 g 210 g
Price $180
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera
Huawei nova Y74
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Huawei nova Y74
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1604
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 7a
  • 4385 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 5W
22
battery
Huawei nova Y74
  • 6620 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 7a
$180
Huawei nova Y74
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (67/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (53/100 vs 22/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (58/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (97/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Huawei nova Y74?

The Google Pixel 7a is noticeably better than the Huawei nova Y74 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Huawei nova Y74?

The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Huawei nova Y74 — 24/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Huawei nova Y74?

The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Huawei nova Y74?

The Google Pixel 7a leads on performance (12/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Huawei nova Y74?

The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use.