Huawei nova Y74 vs OnePlus 16
The Huawei nova Y74 (2026) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 35/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6620); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 343,622).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y74
OnePlus 16
What makes Huawei nova Y74 better?
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6620 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 60 points higher (95/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (95/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 4627389 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | — | |
| Launch price | $245 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y74 and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Huawei nova Y74 by 92.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus 16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (95/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y74 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 by 60 points (95/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the OnePlus 16?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y74 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y74 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.