Huawei nova Y74 vs Realme Neo8
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) and the Realme Neo8 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 66/100 vs 24/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6620).
Huawei nova Y74
Realme Neo8
- Lighter: 210g vs 215g
- Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 31/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6620 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 42 points higher (66/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (51/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (69/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (51/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (69/100 vs 53/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y74 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9602 | |
| 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, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 215 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (71/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (51/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (69/100 vs 53/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y74 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 by 42 points (66/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Realme Neo8 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (71/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users.