Huawei nova Y74 vs Oppo Reno12 (China)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) and the Oppo Reno12 (China) (2024) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads — 41/100 vs 24/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 5000); the Oppo Reno12 (China) is noticeably lighter (179g vs 210g).
Huawei nova Y74
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 51/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 179g vs 210g
- Better camera (62/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the Oppo Reno12 (China), the Oppo Reno12 (China) scores 17 points higher (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (62/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (62/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 and the Oppo Reno12 (China) are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (76/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | Oppo Reno12 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Dimensity 8250 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 14, ColorOS 14.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 161.4×74.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 179 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (62/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 and the Oppo Reno12 (China) are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (76/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Oppo Reno12 (China) is noticeably better than the Huawei nova Y74 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Oppo Reno12 (China) — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Oppo Reno12 (China) leads on camera score (62/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use. The Oppo Reno12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.