Huawei nova Y74 vs Redmi 15C
The Huawei nova Y74 (2026) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Redmi 15C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; launch prices were $245 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 15C leads — 36/100 vs 35/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 5160); the Redmi 15C is faster in AnTuTu (348,562 vs 343,622).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y74
Redmi 15C
What makes Huawei nova Y74 better?
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 33W
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Redmi 15C better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 348562 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 419 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1461 vs 1201
- Lighter: 200g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $245
- Higher performance (29/100 vs 25/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the Redmi 15C, the Redmi 15C scores 1 points higher (36/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Huawei nova Y74 — 20/100, Redmi 15C — 54/100; 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 Redmi 15C and the Huawei nova Y74 are nearly equal (29/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15C is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | Redmi 15C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 810 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 173.2×81.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $245 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 15C
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 15C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 15C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y74 and Redmi 15C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi 15C leads Huawei nova Y74 by 1.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $125. Redmi 15C was $125 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi 15C and the Huawei nova Y74 are nearly equal (29/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15C is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Redmi 15C?
The Redmi 15C edges out the Huawei nova Y74 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the Redmi 15C?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Redmi 15C — 36/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the Redmi 15C?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Huawei nova Y74 (57/100 vs 49/100).