Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Huawei nova Y74
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) runs on the Kirin 710A; launch prices were $1050 and $245. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 35/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 6000); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 343,622); the Huawei nova Y74 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Huawei nova Y74
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 1201
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Huawei nova Y74 better?
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $245 vs $1050
- Better portability (50/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Huawei nova Y74, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 39 points higher (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, Huawei nova Y74 — 20/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (50/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Huawei nova Y74 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Kirin 710A | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 343622 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 318 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 1201 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6620 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | EMUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $245 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Huawei nova Y74, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Huawei nova Y74 by 511.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $805. Huawei nova Y74 was $805 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (77/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (68/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (83/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (50/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 by 39 points (74/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Huawei nova Y74 — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.