Huawei nova Y74 vs Realme realme V23i
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) and the Realme realme V23i (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova Y74 leads — 24/100 vs 11/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei nova Y74 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme realme V23i doesn't; the Realme realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 210g).
Huawei nova Y74
Realme realme V23i
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 185g vs 210g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the Realme realme V23i, the Huawei nova Y74 scores 13 points higher (24/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y74 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 leads (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | Realme realme V23i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 185 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Realme realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (53/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (68/100 vs 37/100).
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 realme V23i?
The Huawei nova Y74 is noticeably better than the Realme realme V23i — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the Realme realme V23i?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Realme realme V23i — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Realme realme V23i?
The Huawei nova Y74 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the Realme realme V23i?
The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.