Huawei nova Y74 vs Realme GT 8
The Huawei nova Y74 (2026) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $245 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 35/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6620); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 343,622).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y74
Realme GT 8
What makes Huawei nova Y74 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $245 vs $350
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6620 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 210g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 45 points higher (80/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Huawei nova Y74 — 20/100, Realme GT 8 — 94/100; 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 GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (91/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $245 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y74 and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Huawei nova Y74 by 89.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $105. Huawei nova Y74 was $105 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (91/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (98/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (85/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 by 45 points (80/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.