Huawei nova Y74 vs Redmi A1+
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) and the Redmi A1+ (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova Y74 leads — 24/100 vs 13/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Huawei nova Y74 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A1+ doesn't; the Redmi A1+ is noticeably lighter (192g vs 210g).
Huawei nova Y74
Redmi A1+
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 210g
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the Redmi A1+, the Huawei nova Y74 scores 11 points higher (24/100 vs 13/100). 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 "value for money" category, the Redmi A1+ leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Redmi A1+ (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Redmi A1+ (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi A1+ notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | Redmi A1+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 486 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $80 |
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi A1+
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi A1+
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A1+
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y74
Price unknownperformance
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 Redmi A1+ (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Redmi A1+ (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Redmi A1+ (53/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi A1+ notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (60/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Redmi A1+?
The Huawei nova Y74 is noticeably better than the Redmi A1+ — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the Redmi A1+?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Redmi A1+ — 13/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Redmi A1+?
The Huawei nova Y74 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the Redmi A1+?
The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A1+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.