Huawei nova 12 vs Huawei nova Y74
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 (2023) and the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 24/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei nova 12 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 210g).
Huawei nova 12
Huawei nova Y74
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 191g vs 210g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Huawei nova Y74, the Huawei nova 12 scores 10 points higher (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 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.
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Huawei nova Y74 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6620 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | EMUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 210 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- 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 nova 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (41/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 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.
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei nova 12 is noticeably better than the Huawei nova Y74 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Huawei nova Y74 — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use.