Huawei nova 10z vs Huawei nova Y74

Comparing the Huawei nova 10z (2022) and the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova Y74 leads — 24/100 vs 18/100 (a 6-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 Huawei nova Y74 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10z doesn't; the Huawei nova 10z is noticeably lighter (179g vs 210g).

The Huawei nova Y74 edges out the Huawei nova 10z by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10z
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 40
Battery 17
Design 76
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 10z better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 210g

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Huawei nova Y74 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6620 vs 4000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 10z vs the Huawei nova Y74, the Huawei nova Y74 scores 6 points higher (24/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10z leads (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 leads (53/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10z notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (53/100 vs 17/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10z significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (76/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei nova 10z: The Huawei nova 10z 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 10z Huawei nova Y74
Processor
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1604
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6620 mAh
Charging 40W 40W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 EMUI 12
Brightness (peak) 850 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm
Weight 179 g 210 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10z
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Huawei nova Y74
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10z
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Huawei nova Y74
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1604
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10z
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
17
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, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10z notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (40/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (53/100 vs 17/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10z significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (76/100 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 10z or the Huawei nova Y74?

The Huawei nova Y74 edges out the Huawei nova 10z by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Huawei nova 10z has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Huawei nova Y74 — 24/100.

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

The Huawei nova 10z leads on camera score (40/100 vs 24/100).

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

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