Huawei Mate Xs 2 vs Huawei nova Y74
Comparing the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (2022) and the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 leads — 28/100 vs 24/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 4500); the Huawei nova Y74 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 255g).
Huawei Mate Xs 2
Huawei nova Y74
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (33/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 255g
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 35/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate Xs 2 vs the Huawei nova Y74, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 scores 4 points higher (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 leads (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 is a bit better (33/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei Mate Xs 2 | Huawei nova Y74 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6620 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | EMUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×139.3×5.4 mm | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 255 g | 210 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 7MP
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 is a bit better (33/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (53/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (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 Xs 2 or the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei Mate Xs 2 edges out the Huawei nova Y74 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate Xs 2 and the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei Mate Xs 2 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Huawei nova Y74 — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate Xs 2 or the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei Mate Xs 2 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate Xs 2 over the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei Mate Xs 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use.