Huawei nova Y74 vs Realme C100 4G
The Huawei nova Y74 (2026) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Realme C100 4G (2026) runs on the Helio G92 Max; launch prices were $245 and $269. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C100 4G leads — 38/100 vs 35/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C100 4G has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6620); the Realme C100 4G is faster in AnTuTu (365,001 vs 343,622).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y74
Realme C100 4G
What makes Huawei nova Y74 better?
- Faster charging: 40W vs 15W
- Lighter: 210g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $245 vs $269
- Better portability (50/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Realme C100 4G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 365001 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 430 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1375 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6620 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (29/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the Realme C100 4G, the Realme C100 4G scores 3 points higher (38/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Huawei nova Y74 — 20/100, Realme C100 4G — 22/100; 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 Realme C100 4G and the Huawei nova Y74 are nearly equal (29/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Realme C100 4G is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Realme C100 4G and the Huawei nova Y74 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y74 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | Realme C100 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Helio G92 Max | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 365001 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 16 / realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 166.5×78.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $245 | $269 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme C100 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme C100 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Realme C100 4G
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y74 and Realme C100 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme C100 4G leads Huawei nova Y74 by 5.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $24. Huawei nova Y74 was $24 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme C100 4G and the Huawei nova Y74 are nearly equal (29/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme C100 4G is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C100 4G and the Huawei nova Y74 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y74 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Realme C100 4G?
The Realme C100 4G edges out the Huawei nova Y74 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the Realme C100 4G?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Realme C100 4G — 38/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the Realme C100 4G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Realme C100 4G (55/100 vs 43/100).