Honor X8 vs Huawei nova Y74
Comparing the Honor X8 (2022) and the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova Y74 leads — 24/100 vs 17/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 210g).
Honor X8
Huawei nova Y74
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 210g
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 4000 mAh
- Better camera (24/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Huawei nova Y74, the Huawei nova Y74 scores 7 points higher (24/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y74 leads (24/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 leads (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Honor X8 (24/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (92/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X8 | Huawei nova Y74 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | — | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6620 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 52 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | EMUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $260 | — |
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y74
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Honor X8 (24/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (53/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (78/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (92/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei nova Y74 edges out the Honor X8 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Huawei nova Y74?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Huawei nova Y74 — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei nova Y74 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 over the Huawei nova Y74?
The Honor X8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use.