Huawei nova Y74 vs Huawei P40 Lite
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) and the Huawei P40 Lite (2020) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova Y74 leads — 24/100 vs 17/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei P40 Lite is noticeably lighter (183g vs 210g).
Huawei nova Y74
Huawei P40 Lite
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 183g vs 210g
- Better camera (26/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the Huawei P40 Lite, the Huawei nova Y74 scores 7 points higher (24/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 leads (53/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P40 Lite leads (89/100 vs 55/100). 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 P40 Lite (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P40 Lite and the Huawei nova Y74 are nearly equal (26/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (53/100 vs 16/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei P40 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P40 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (89/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | Huawei P40 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 565851 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 797 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2120 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.4" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 183 g | |
| Price | — | $300 |
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei P40 Lite
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei P40 Lite
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei P40 Lite
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y74
Price unknownperformance
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 P40 Lite (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei P40 Lite and the Huawei nova Y74 are nearly equal (26/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (53/100 vs 16/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei P40 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (71/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P40 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (89/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei nova Y74 edges out the Huawei P40 Lite by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Huawei P40 Lite — 17/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei P40 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.