Huawei nova Y74 vs OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
The Huawei nova Y74 (2026) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $245 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads — 66/100 vs 35/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6620); the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is faster in AnTuTu (2,536,961 vs 343,622).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y74
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
What makes Huawei nova Y74 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $245 vs $250
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes OnePlus Ace 5 Racing better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2536961 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6620 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 200g vs 210g
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing scores 31 points higher (66/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (68/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Huawei nova Y74 — 20/100, OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — 82/100; 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 Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing and the Huawei nova Y74 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 2536961 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $245 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y74 and OnePlus Ace 5 Racing, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads Huawei nova Y74 by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $5. Huawei nova Y74 was $5 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (84/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (79/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing and the Huawei nova Y74 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y74 or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 by 31 points (66/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y74 or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads on performance (84/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.