Huawei nova Y74 vs OnePlus 15
The Huawei nova Y74 (2026) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $245 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 35/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 6500); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 343,622).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y74
OnePlus 15
What makes Huawei nova Y74 better?
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 6500 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $245 vs $799
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1201
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 51 points higher (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Huawei nova Y74 — 20/100, OnePlus 15 — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (97/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3606149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $245 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y74 and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Huawei nova Y74 by 90.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $554. Huawei nova Y74 was $554 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (97/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (89/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y74 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 by 51 points (86/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the OnePlus 15?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y74 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y74 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.