Huawei nova 10 Youth vs Huawei nova Y74

Comparing the Huawei nova 10 Youth (2023) and the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 10 Youth leads — 25/100 vs 24/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova Y74 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10 Youth doesn't; the Huawei nova 10 Youth is noticeably lighter (191g vs 210g).

The Huawei nova 10 Youth edges out the Huawei nova Y74 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 41
Battery 23
Design 61
Value for money 55
Huawei nova Y74
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 53
Design 37
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei nova 10 Youth better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 191g vs 210g

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Huawei nova Y74 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6620 vs 4000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 23/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 10 Youth vs the Huawei nova Y74, the Huawei nova 10 Youth scores 1 points higher (25/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth leads (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 leads (53/100 vs 23/100). 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 10 Youth notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (53/100 vs 23/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (61/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei nova 10 Youth: The Huawei nova 10 Youth is a better fit for everyday use.
Huawei nova Y74: The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 10 Youth Huawei nova Y74
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2388 720x1604
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6620 mAh
Charging 66W 40W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 EMUI 12
Brightness (peak) 850 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm
Weight 191 g 210 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Huawei nova Y74
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Huawei nova Y74
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1604
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
23
battery
Huawei nova Y74
  • 6620 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

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 10 Youth notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (41/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (53/100 vs 23/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (61/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Huawei nova Y74?

The Huawei nova 10 Youth edges out the Huawei nova Y74 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 Youth and the Huawei nova Y74?

The Huawei nova 10 Youth has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Huawei nova Y74 — 24/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Huawei nova Y74?

The Huawei nova 10 Youth leads on camera score (41/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 Youth over the Huawei nova Y74?

The Huawei nova 10 Youth is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use.