Huawei nova Y74 vs Nubia Neo 5
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) and the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 24/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 6050).
Huawei nova Y74
Nubia Neo 5
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 6050 mAh
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 51/100)
- Faster charging: 45W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 7 points higher (31/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Huawei nova Y74 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Huawei nova Y74 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (50/100 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 Nubia Neo 5?
The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Huawei nova Y74 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the Nubia Neo 5?
The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.