Huawei nova Y74 vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
The Huawei nova Y74 (2026) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $245 and $880. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 35/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 6000); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 343,622); the Huawei nova Y74 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y74
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova Y74 better?
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $245 vs $880
- Better portability (50/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 1201
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 37 points higher (72/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Huawei nova Y74 — 20/100, Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (67/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y74 is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $245 | $880 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y74 and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Huawei nova Y74 by 78.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $635. Huawei nova Y74 was $635 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (67/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (83/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y74 is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 by 37 points (72/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.