Huawei nova Y74 vs Realme GT 8

Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) and the Realme GT 8 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 42/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6620).

The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 by 38 points (80/100 vs 42/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y74
Performance
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 57
Portability 50
Value for money
Realme GT 8
Performance 92
Display 98
Camera 56
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 100
What makes Huawei nova Y74 better?

  • Overall rating 42/100
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6620 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 209g vs 210g

  • 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 38 points higher (80/100 vs 42/100). 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). 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.

Huawei nova Y74: The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova Y74 Realme GT 8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3119308
Geekbench Single 3041
Geekbench Multi 9494
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 $350
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y74
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Realme GT 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y74
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1604
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Realme GT 8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3136
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
98
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y74
  • 6620 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
Realme GT 8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Y74
Price unknown
Realme GT 8
$350
Detailed category analysis
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 38 points (80/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the Realme GT 8?

The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, 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).

Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the Realme GT 8?

The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.