Huawei nova Y74 vs Infinix S5 lite
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) and the Infinix S5 lite (2019) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova Y74 leads — 24/100 vs 9/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Huawei nova Y74 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix S5 lite doesn't; the Infinix S5 lite is noticeably lighter (178g vs 210g).
Huawei nova Y74
Infinix S5 lite
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 210g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the Infinix S5 lite, the Huawei nova Y74 scores 15 points higher (24/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y74 leads (24/100 vs 5/100). 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 Infinix S5 lite (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (24/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Infinix S5 lite 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 Y74 | Infinix S5 lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 156818 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 723 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 9.0 (Pie); XOS 5.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 164.0×76.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 178 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Infinix S5 lite
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Infinix S5 lite
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Infinix S5 lite
- 4000 mAh
- 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 Infinix S5 lite (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (24/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (53/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Infinix S5 lite 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 Y74 or the Infinix S5 lite?
The Huawei nova Y74 is noticeably better than the Infinix S5 lite — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the Infinix S5 lite?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Infinix S5 lite — 9/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Infinix S5 lite?
The Huawei nova Y74 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the Infinix S5 lite?
The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use. The Infinix S5 lite is a better fit for everyday use.