Huawei nova Y74 vs Nokia C21
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) and the Nokia C21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova Y74 leads — 24/100 vs 5/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Huawei nova Y74 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Nokia C21 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 210g).
Huawei nova Y74
Nokia C21
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 210g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the Nokia C21, the Huawei nova Y74 scores 19 points higher (24/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y74 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 leads (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | Nokia C21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 195 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
- 3000 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 Nokia C21 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (53/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (56/100 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 Nokia C21?
The Huawei nova Y74 is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the Nokia C21?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Nokia C21 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Nokia C21?
The Huawei nova Y74 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the Nokia C21?
The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use.