Huawei nova Y74 vs Realme GT7
The Huawei nova Y74 (2026) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $245 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 35/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6620); the Realme GT7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,415,876 vs 343,622).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y74
Realme GT7
What makes Huawei nova Y74 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $245 vs $420
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes Realme GT7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2415876 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6620 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 210g
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the Realme GT7, the Realme GT7 scores 42 points higher (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 leads (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 leads (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Huawei nova Y74 — 20/100, Realme GT7 — 80/100; 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 GT7 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 and the Huawei nova Y74 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | Realme GT7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 2415876 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $245 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y74 and Realme GT7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 leads Huawei nova Y74 by 85.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $175. Huawei nova Y74 was $175 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (84/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (61/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (90/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 and the Huawei nova Y74 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 by 42 points (77/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the Realme GT7?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Realme GT7 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.