Huawei nova 5i Pro vs Huawei nova Y74
Comparing the Huawei nova 5i Pro (2019) and the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova Y74 leads — 24/100 vs 16/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova Y74 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5i Pro doesn't; the Huawei nova 5i Pro is noticeably lighter (178g vs 210g).
Huawei nova 5i Pro
Huawei nova Y74
- Lighter: 178g vs 210g
- Better camera (35/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 5i Pro vs the Huawei nova Y74, the Huawei nova Y74 scores 8 points higher (24/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro leads (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 leads (53/100 vs 12/100). 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 5i Pro (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 5i Pro | Huawei nova Y74 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6620 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | EMUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 850 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 156.1×73.9×8.3 mm | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 210 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- 4000 mAh
- 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 5i Pro (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (53/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (77/100 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 5i Pro or the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei nova Y74 edges out the Huawei nova 5i Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5i Pro and the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei nova 5i Pro has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Huawei nova Y74 — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5i Pro or the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei nova 5i Pro leads on camera score (35/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5i Pro over the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei nova 5i Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use.