Huawei nova Y74 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) and the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 24/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 6500); the Huawei nova Y74 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 225g).
Huawei nova Y74
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 6500 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 18/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 57 points higher (81/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (37/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei nova Y74 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 225 g | |
| Price | — | $749 |
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova Y74
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (74/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (78/100 vs 53/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (37/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei nova Y74 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 by 57 points (81/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.