Huawei nova Y74 vs Realme Neo8
The Huawei nova Y74 (2026) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $245 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 35/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6620); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 343,622).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y74
Realme Neo8
What makes Huawei nova Y74 better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $245 vs $429
- Better portability (50/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6620 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 42 points higher (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Huawei nova Y74 — 20/100, Realme Neo8 — 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 Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (91/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y74 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| 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 | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $245 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo8
- 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 Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y74 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Huawei nova Y74 by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $184. Huawei nova Y74 was $184 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (91/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y74 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 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 Neo8?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.