Huawei nova Y72 vs Huawei nova Y74
The Huawei nova Y72 (2024) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) runs on the Kirin 710A. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova Y74 leads — 35/100 vs 32/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 6000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y72
Huawei nova Y74
What makes Huawei nova Y72 better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 210g
- Overall rating 32/100
What makes Huawei nova Y74 better?
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 5W
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (43/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y72 vs the Huawei nova Y74, the Huawei nova Y74 scores 3 points higher (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 25/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova Y74 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y74 is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y72 | Huawei nova Y74 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Kirin 710A | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 343622 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 318 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 1201 | |
| Display | 6.8" | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6620 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | EMUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×77.7×8.9 mm | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $245 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y72
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y72
- 6.8"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y72
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y72 and Huawei nova Y74, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Y72
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 25/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova Y74 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y74 is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y72 or the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei nova Y74 edges out the Huawei nova Y72 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y72 and the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei nova Y72 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Huawei nova Y74 — 35/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y72 over the Huawei nova Y74?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Huawei nova Y74 (43/100 vs 31/100).