Huawei nova Y74 vs OnePlus 15s
The Huawei nova Y74 (2026) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $245 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 35/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6620); the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 343,622); the OnePlus 15s is noticeably lighter (195g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y74
OnePlus 15s
What makes Huawei nova Y74 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $245 vs $700
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6620 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 210g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the OnePlus 15s, the OnePlus 15s scores 48 points higher (83/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Huawei nova Y74 — 20/100, OnePlus 15s — 80/100; 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 15s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | OnePlus 15s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 2640x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $245 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y74 and OnePlus 15s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Huawei nova Y74 by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $455. Huawei nova Y74 was $455 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (98/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (95/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (53/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (89/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y74 or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 by 48 points (83/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the OnePlus 15s?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the OnePlus 15s — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y74 or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y74 or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.