Huawei nova Y74 vs Realme 9 Pro Plus
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) and the Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova Y74 leads — 24/100 vs 23/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 4500).
Huawei nova Y74
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 33W
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus, the Huawei nova Y74 scores 1 points higher (24/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 leads (53/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (53/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | Realme 9 Pro Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (53/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (50/100 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 Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Huawei nova Y74 edges out the Realme 9 Pro Plus by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus leads on camera score (31/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.