Huawei nova Y74 vs Samsung Galaxy A03
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) and the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova Y74 leads — 24/100 vs 16/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei nova Y74 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't.
Huawei nova Y74
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 196g vs 210g
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the Samsung Galaxy A03, the Huawei nova Y74 scores 8 points higher (24/100 vs 16/100). 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 Samsung Galaxy A03 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y74 and the Samsung Galaxy A03 are nearly equal (24/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (55/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | Samsung Galaxy A03 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" PLS TFT | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 196 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 6.5" PLS TFT
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 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 Samsung Galaxy A03 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y74 and the Samsung Galaxy A03 are nearly equal (24/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (53/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (55/100 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 Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Huawei nova Y74 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A03 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 — 16/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.