Huawei nova 5 vs Huawei nova Y74
Comparing the Huawei nova 5 (2019) and the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova Y74 leads — 24/100 vs 15/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova Y74 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5 doesn't; the Huawei nova 5 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 210g).
Huawei nova 5
Huawei nova Y74
- Lighter: 171g vs 210g
- Better camera (32/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 5/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 5 vs the Huawei nova Y74, the Huawei nova Y74 scores 9 points higher (24/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 leads (53/100 vs 5/100). 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 5 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5 is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (53/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 5 | Huawei nova Y74 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 6620 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | EMUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 850 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×74.8×7.3 mm | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 210 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 5
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 5
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova 5
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- 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 Y74 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5 is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (53/100 vs 5/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (86/100 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 5 or the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei nova Y74 edges out the Huawei nova 5 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5 and the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei nova 5 has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Huawei nova Y74 — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5 or the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei nova 5 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5 over the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei nova 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use.