Huawei nova Y74 vs Redmi K90

Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) and the Redmi K90 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 24/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6620).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 by 44 points (68/100 vs 24/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y74
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 53
Design 37
Value for money 55
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes Huawei nova Y74 better?

  • Overall rating 24/100
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6620 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 206g vs 210g

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 44 points higher (68/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (82/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova Y74: The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova Y74 Redmi K90
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3088357
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1604 2510x1156
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6620 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 40W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS EMUI 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 850 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 210 g 206 g
Price $401
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y74
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y74
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1604
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y74
  • 6620 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova Y74
Price unknown
Redmi K90
$401
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (69/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (53/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (71/100 vs 53/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (82/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 by 44 points (68/100 vs 24/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the Redmi K90?

The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the Redmi K90?

The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.