Huawei nova Y74 vs Huawei Pura X Max
The Huawei nova Y74 (2026) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro; launch prices were $245 and $1520. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 35/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 5300); the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 343,622); the Huawei nova Y74 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y74
Huawei Pura X Max
What makes Huawei nova Y74 better?
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 5300 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $245 vs $1520
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 1201
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the Huawei Pura X Max, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 35 points higher (70/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Huawei nova Y74 — 20/100, Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100; 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 X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (72/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | Huawei Pura X Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 2107301 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP58/IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $245 | $1520 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y74 and Huawei Pura X Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Huawei nova Y74 by 83.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1275. Huawei nova Y74 was $1275 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (77/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (55/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (72/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 by 35 points (70/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Huawei Pura X Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.