Huawei Mate X5 vs Huawei nova Y74
Comparing the Huawei Mate X5 (2023) and the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X5 leads — 36/100 vs 24/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 5060); the Huawei nova Y74 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 243g).
Huawei Mate X5
Huawei nova Y74
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 5060 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 243g
- Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate X5 vs the Huawei nova Y74, the Huawei Mate X5 scores 12 points higher (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X5 leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X5 leads (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X5 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei Mate X5 | Huawei nova Y74 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | — | |
| AnTuTu | 1062256 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | — | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2224x2496 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5060 mAh | 6620 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 (China), EMUI (Europe), no Google Play Services | EMUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×141.5×5.3 mm | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 243 g | 210 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei Mate X5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate X5
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2224x2496
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Mate X5
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X5 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (34/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (37/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei Mate X5 is noticeably better than the Huawei nova Y74 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X5 and the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei Mate X5 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Huawei nova Y74 — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei Mate X5 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei Mate X5 leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X5 over the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei Mate X5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use.