Huawei nova Y74 vs Motorola Signature

Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) and the Motorola Signature (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 24/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 210g).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 by 62 points (86/100 vs 24/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y74
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 53
Design 37
Value for money 55
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
What makes Huawei nova Y74 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6620 vs 5200 mAh

  • Overall rating 24/100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 186g vs 210g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 62 points higher (86/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova Y74: The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova Y74 Motorola Signature
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1604 1264x2780
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6620 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 40W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS EMUI 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 850 nits 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 210 g 186 g
Price $699
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y74
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y74
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1604
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y74
  • 6620 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova Y74
Price unknown
Motorola Signature
$699
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (91/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (68/100 vs 53/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (67/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 by 62 points (86/100 vs 24/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the Motorola Signature?

The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the Motorola Signature?

The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.